Dementia and Memory Problems


Women are more likely than men to develop dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. This is partly because women live longer, but hormones and other risk factors also play a role. Supporting brain health and providing the right care in communities is vital.

Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia is the leading cause of death in women in Wales.

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