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Alzheimers Disease. It is a progressive disease that is under diagnosed and is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. Some figures have the US spending over 200 billion dollars per year with Medicare and Medicaid paying 70%. Women are more prevalent in developing dementia and some studies show that 50% of all 85 year old adults have or will get dementia. There are no current medications approved that stop the progression of the disease, they basically just try and treat the symptoms. Prevention of dementia is still very theoretical, but exercise and using your mind are always at the top of the list. One new theory is that learning a new language after age 65 will lower your chance immensely.

Alzheimers

Alzheimer’s is by far the biggest category of Dementia and impacts 10% of 65 year old and over 50% of 85 year old. There is no definitive classification system for Alzheimer.

Vascular Dementia

Usually caused by strokes (both big and small) and the risk factors include diabetes, tobacco smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

Dementia with Lewy bodies:

Primary symptom is hallucinations with people and animals that are very vivid and even scary (snakes).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] [/vc_column][/vc_row]