Alzheimer's dementia: triggers and first signs - at what age the disease begins. Over ten risk factors can promote the development of the disease.
Certain symptoms and complaints appear years before diagnosis. More than 1.8 million people in Germany are affected by Alzheimer's disease, which involves a gradual breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. In addition to age being the main risk factor, depression, lack of sleep, serious head injuries and hearing loss also increase the risk of developing a pathological brain disorder. Even exposure to fine dust is mentioned as a point of discussion.