Risk Factors

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

Moderate to severe mid-life (30-65) anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life, suggests a study of the available published evidence, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, in the online journal BMJ Open.

New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Certain antidepressants and bladder medications are linked to increased risk of dementia, according to new University of East Anglia research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and published today in the British Medical Journal.

Genetic testing kits and dementia

The genetics behind Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is complex, and DNA testing kits like 23andme cannot tell the complete story about a person's risk of developing the condition.

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

There are many different things that can increase a person’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s. These are known as ‘risk factors’. Some of these risk factors cannot be changed, but many others can.

Young-onset dementia

Find about young-onset dementia – also known as early onset dementia – including the causes and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Study suggests links between hearing loss and dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment

A study published today (7 December) has suggested that hearing loss could be a risk factor for cognitive decline or dementia.

Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments

The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in non-frail peers, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.

Study says sleep disorder may increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer’s Society comments

Disordered breathing during sleep is linked to a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Can I buy supplements to prevent or treat dementia?

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Genetic testing kits and dementia

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Young-onset dementia

Who gets vascular dementia?

Study finds dementia risk increased with brain injury

Is dementia hereditary?

Study confirms the link between hearing loss and dementia in older adults

Study suggests links between hearing loss and dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment

Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Study says sleep disorder may increase risk of developing Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer’s Society comments

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