Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

It is highly likely that the Alzheimer's results from a complex and interrelated combination of genetic and non-genetic factors.

These so called risk factors influence a person's risk to developing Alzheimer's disease. Currently, each of these risk factors is the subject of a great deal of research around the world.

Genetic Risk Factors

A person's genetic make up can directly influence the chances for the onset and development of Alzheimer's. A person's genes are inherited from their biological parents and passed along family lines to their biological children.

There are two main types of Alzheimer's Disease.

Familial Alzheimer's Disease (FAD): is a very rare form of Alzheimer's Disease which runs in families. Also known as Early Onset Alzheimer's or Younger Onset Alzheimer's.

Sporadic Alzheimer's Disease: is the most common form of Alzheimer's Disease, but researchers are still trying to work out how this develops. Also known as Late Onset Alzheimer's.