Risk Factors for Alzheimer's

Scientists are working hard to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Much of the research about Alzheimer's involves understanding factors that put people more at risk for developing the disease. Our hope: that we can find ways to stop Alzheimer's before it starts.

Learn more about known and suspected risk factors for Alzheimer's below, including steps you can take that may lower your chances of developing the disease.

Risk and Prevention Basics

• Prevention and Risk for Alzheimer's and Dementia

• Risk Factors - Information about critical risk factors, including genetics, head injuries, and heart health

• Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know? - A good basic guide to risk factors and prevention strategies.

• AD: Unraveling the mystery

   

Prevention Strategies

• 10 Ways to Love Your Brain

• Participating in Activities You Enjoy-More Than Just Fun and Games

• Physical Activity Associated with Fewer Aging Brain-Related Movement Problems

• Physical Activity and Alzheimer's- Related Hippocampal Atrophy

Risk and Prevention Studies

• New Survey: Science-Backed Habits Reduce Dementia Risk, But Many Americans Are Misinformed

Presentation Resources

• The Brain Health Resource - A presentation toolkit about brain health and aging, including a PowerPoint presentation and print resources.