This episode of Defy Dementia explores why women may face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease than men. First, caregiver Angeleta Cox shares the story of her mother, Sonia, a former personal support worker (PSW) who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017. Then, Dr. Natasha Rajah (Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute and Toronto Metropolitan University) discusses the latest research on the increased risk of dementia in women, and what women can do to protect their brain health. Don’t miss this episode full of practical brain health tips for you and the women in your life.

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Why is dementia different for women? – from Alzheimer’s SocietyDid you know? Women are at higher risk – from Alzheimer’s Society Women and Alzheimer's – from Alzheimer’s Association Women and dementia: A global research review – from Alzheimer’s Disease International Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease? – from Harvard Health PublishingVideo: A discussion on women, brain health and dementia – from Alzheimer’s Society