Alzheimer’s disease starts to eat away at the brain before any real clinical sign or symptoms of the disease show such as memory loss so it is VERY IMPORTANT to learn of the risk factors behind Alzheimer’s. Here we list the 11 major risk factors:

Alzheimer’s Risk 1: Age

Age is the number one risk factor behind Alzheimer’s disease – the older you get the more likely you are to develop the disease. Most people suffering with Alzheimer’s are over the age of 65 and the risk factor doubles with every 5 years after 65, growing to nearly 50% for those over 85.

Alzheimer’s Risk 2: Hereditary/Genetics

People who have a history of Alzheimer’s disease in their family are two to three times more likely to develop the disease further on in life. The more family members who have suffered with the disease, the greater the risk. However most cases of Alzheimer’s is a result of both genetics and other contributing factors (see below) and the hereditary form (Familial Alzheimer’s) only accounts for about 5% of all cases.