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A Quick Screening: What’s Your Alzheimer’s Risk?

September 05, 2017

Do you know your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder? Here is a quick screen, so you can learn your risk factors and see what you can do to minimize your risk.

• Do you have more memory lapses than you did five years ago?
• Have you experienced sad moods for more than two weeks?
• Have you had changes in your sleep habits?
• Are you a smoker?
• Do you have a first-degree relative (parent/brother/sister) with dementia or Down syndrome?
• Have you ever had a head injury or loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes?
• Are you being treated for cholesterol problems, high blood pressure or diabetes?
• Are you more than 20 percent over your ideal weight?
• Do you have stress on a regular basis?
• Could you have a vitamin deficiency (B12, thiamine) or thyroid disorder?
• Are you over age 65?

Results:

Yes answers:

0-2: Minimal Risk
3-5: Moderate Risk
6-10: High risk

Determine which of your risk factors are modifiable and learn what you can do today to minimize your risk of getting dementia.