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Women: 2/3 of Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers Unite!

3/10/2025

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On International Women's Day, the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia shed light on a staggering reality: nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women, a trend linked to longer lifespans. With women comprising 60% of dementia caregivers, Senior Program Manager Brooke Gill emphasized the vital role of a healthy lifestyle in prevention and the need for medical consultation regarding dementia symptoms.

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On International Women's Day, the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia shed light on a staggering reality: nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women, a trend linked to longer lifespans. With women comprising 60% of dementia caregivers, Senior Program Manager Brooke Gill emphasized the vital role of a healthy lifestyle in prevention and the need for medical consultation regarding dementia symptoms.