Dementia in Women.

Abstract

Despite the progress made in the understanding of the etiology, neuropathophysiology, and treatment of different types of dementia, such disorders continue to pose huge health problems worldwide. The differential effect of the burden of disease on women is just being realized. These effects range from direct effects of the disease processes themselves, the way women experience the disease, and the caregiver burden. This article provides a brief overview of the available information on this topic.