Scientific American (blog) | Alzheimer's Falls More Heavily on Women than on Men Scientific American (blog) Alzheimer's dementia disproportionately affects women in a variety of ways. Compared with men, 2.5 times as many women as men provide 24-hour care for an affected relative. Nearly 19 percent of these wives, sisters and daughters have had to quit work ... Antipsychotic Drugs Boost Dementia-Related Deaths Forgetfulness: What's Normal, What's Not? Wandering Poses Unique Risks for Persons Living with Alzheimer's and Dementia |