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Women, Dementia, and the Role of Hormone Therapy: A Neurologist’s Perspective
The Faces of Dementia
When I think back on the thousands of patients I’ve cared for with dementia, I see the faces of women. Most were in their 70s and 80s, but just as vivid are the memories of the daughters, nieces, and sisters who stood beside them, offering care and support. Dementia affects men too — but the numbers are clear: dementia disproportionately affects women…For decades, the higher rates of Alzheimer’s in women were explained by longevity: women live longer, so dementia follows. But emerging science points to gender-specific risks that go far beyond lifespan. In fact, more than 30 risk factors for AD have been shown to affect women greater than men. Some are beyond our control. But many of these gender preferential risk factors are modifiable, such as…
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