Concussions are a risk factors for Alzheimer's pathology, especially those which occur after the age of 50. Multiple concussions increase Alzheimer's risk, especially those which involve the loss of consciousness. For example, a person who has been concussed 3 times may have 3 to 4 times the risk of developing Alzheimer's. This, of course, depends on the severity of the concussion
Depending on your age, the standard risk of Alzheimer's can go from around .035% for those in their 30's, 40's and 50's to up to 50% in your mid-80's and later. Risk increases with age, doubling every 5 years after age 65.
No. It can lead to nerve trouble but that is not alzheimers.
There is no cure for Alzheimers
No, probably not.
There is no cure for this disease.
What happens when you don't treat Alzheimers disease
You can check out the Alzheimers Association for information or talk with your Grandmothers doctor. Alzheimers Association would have a check list of questions that you can use to talk with her doctor.
You can find information on alzheimers disease from your local library, the internet and various support groups. It is best to start with the hospital they will have a wealth of information.
No.
Actually, it's alzheimers. That might help!
Ronald Regan died of Alzheimers disease
Gray matter is a normal part of the brain, not a disease.
No. Xanax XR does not cause alzheimer's disease.