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New study links chances of dementia to health attitudes

10/07/11

A recent study published in the October 5 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal by the American Academy of Neurology, finds that people who rate their health as poor or fair have a stronger chance of developing dementia later in life.

The study was based off 8,169 individuals age 65 and older who were asked to rate their health and were then analyzed for seven years. Those who rated their health as poor had a 70 percent higher chance of developing dementia. Those who rated their health as fair had a 34 percent higher chance of developing the ailment.


"Having people rate their own health may be a simple tool for doctors to determine a person's risk of dementia, especially for people with no symptoms or memory problems," said Christophe Tzourio, study author.

Senior citizens 65 and older can have a difficult time maintaining their health as they progress toward old age, but that doesn't mean they are without options in the world of life insurance coverage. Term life is an example of coverage that is typically offered to seniors because it generally requires no medical health check in order to qualify.

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