The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggests The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is about 42% - more than double the risk reported by ...

Black Americans had a slightly higher risk, 44%, than white people at 41%.Yes, there are ways to help lower dementia riskThere are some risk factors people can't control, including age and whether ...

The authors said this increase is directly tied to the aging of the U.S. population. The study also showed that the risk of developing dementia after age 55 is 42%, more than double the risk seen by ...