Alzheimer’s caregivers more likely to develop same disease

TULSA: A startling statistic is causing concern for caregivers. Researchers compiled data that shows caregivers of someone with dementia are six times more likely to develop the condition themselves.

“Long-term married people have the same diet, health habits, exercise habits, they have the same stressors, lifestyles. It can also be attributed to the stress of caring for a loved one and seeing them deteriorate,” said…

Full story covered in the Dementia Business Weekly.

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