Did you know that almost 2/3 of the 5 million people with Alzheimer's are women?  Also, 2/3 of the 15 million caregivers are women.  So this disease shapes the lives of those who have it and those who provide care and support for the victims of Alzheimer's.

I was aware that more women have Alzheimer's than men, but just assumed it was because women live longer.  As it turns out, that may be only part of the answer.  Do genes make a difference?  How about hormones?  Do sleep patterns, stress, depression affect men and women who are heading for dementia differently?  We don't know...yet.

The Alzeimer's Association set up a think tank to examine what we know and don't know.  They looked
closely at 3 topics:  underlying biological mechanisms, hormonal factors and the impact of lifestyle factors.

Based on the think tank's findings, the Alzheimer's Association has set up the new "Sex and Gender in Alzheimer's (SAGA)" grant funding program.  It's designed to support research that helps us understand more about the role of biological sex and related factors like genetics, lifestyle in Alzheimer's.  More will come out on this topic later on.

Meanwhile, what would I do?  Try to eat a healthy diet, meaning a balance of protein, vegetables, fruits with minimal sweets, caffeine.  I'd try to exercise regularly, looking for whatever sports or exercises suit me well.  If you're not into this now, then set up a chart for yourself to help you
develop the habit.  Sleep is restorative, so very important.  De-stressing yourself is another key, so
take the time to talk to a friend from time to time or to go out for a bite to eat.  Drinking plenty of water is also key.

Shaklee?  I'd take Shaklee 180 or Energizing Soy Protein plus either Vita-Lea or Vitalizer (daily strips), Vita-C, OsteoMatrix and OmegaGuard.  To me MindWorks is also very mportant...Most of us do feel undue stress, and if that's you, try Stress Relief.