AGE
- 65 or older
GENETICS AND FAMILY HISTORY
- If one parent developed Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65, the offspring has
an increased risk of also developing it before that age. - Presence of gene apolipoprotein E4 (apoE4)
- Possibility of other gene variants
MEDICAL HISTORY
- Hearing loss
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
- History of head trauma or concussion
- Parkinson’s disease
- Down’s syndrome
MEDICATIONS
- Anti-psychotic medications
- Benzodiazepines
- Chemotherapy
SOCIAL FACTORS
- Loneliness
- Isolation
- Limited education
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Poor diet
- Alcohol overuse or abuse
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Chronic stress
