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At what age does alzheimer's normally begin causing problems?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Advanced age: Numerous studies have shown that the risk of ad increases with advancing age. Age is considered the major risk factor in incidence of ad. Between 65 and 69 years, age-related incidence ranges from 0.7 to 3.5 per 1000 per year. It then do. The prevalence of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia in people age ≥65 years is 1.6% in africa, 3.9% in eastern europe, 4.0% in china, 5.4% in western eu.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

When you get it: If you have alzheimer's then it will cause problems. Age is the largest risk factor so the older you are the higher the risk.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Alzheimers the issue: Alzheimer's as all dementias cause problems with brain function. Symptoms begin at whatever age the condition starts. Luckily most people age without developing these conditions though risk ( the chances of the diseases occurring) increases with age.

Answered 9/24/2013

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