Did you know that women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease — even without a strong genetic predisposition?
In fact, of the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, two-thirds are women. And if you’re like me — a woman with a maternal family history — you may already feel the weight of that statistic in your heart and in your everyday decisions.
Women, Alzheimer’s, and Caregiving
It gets even more personal when you realize that over 60% of Alzheimer’s caregivers are women, and more than one-third of dementia caregivers are daughters.
So, if you’re not just worried about your risk, but also caring for someone else’s diagnosis, you’re far from alone. This post is for you.
Are You Putting Yourself Last While Caring for Others?
Take a moment to reflect:
- Are you putting yourself on the back burner while helping others?
- Do you know the brain-health steps you “should” be taking but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or inconsistent?
- Have you wondered about your personal risk factors but haven’t taken the step to find out?
- Do you lie awake at night, worried about what’s coming—especially while caring for someone else?
If any of this resonates, I’ve been there.
A Personal Story from My Family’s Journey:
Here’s a short excerpt from my book that captures how it felt to be in the thick of it:
“An overwhelming sense of sadness sometimes awakens me at night. She will become dependent on others for her most basic needs. She may need full-time help in a memory care facility, and there she will die, a shell of her former self. I have seen this in my family, and I know it is true.”
I wrote that three years before it all happened to my mom.
And the hardest part? Knowing that if we had had the right information in her 50s or 60s, we may have been able to prevent it.
You Can Change the Future:
I made a firm decision in 2016 during my training with Dr. Dale Bredesen and his ReCODE protocol, that I would not be next.
Now, at 61 years young, I feel stronger and sharper than ever. I know I’m preventing my own diagnosis because I’m following a science-based, personalized plan built around my own health data.
That knowledge gives me peace.
You Deserve That Same Confidence.
Here’s what one woman said after joining our community:
“After my sister was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I was terrified. But after meeting Angela, I finally had a path forward. My fear lifted. I joined Direct Access, got the right tests, and now I sleep better knowing I’m doing everything I can to protect my brain.”
—Sandy R.
Join Our Community: Personalized Prevention for Women
If you’re a woman worried about Alzheimer’s — whether because of your family history, your caregiving responsibilities, or both — you don’t have to carry that fear alone.
In my Direct Access community, you’ll get:
- Personalized lab testing
- One-on-one support
- A proven prevention protocol
- A compassionate community of women just like you
Let’s change the future — together.
Angela Chapman, M.Ed, FDN-P, is a certified ReCODE practitioner and health educator. If you’re looking for ways to prevent or fight Alzheimer’s, her Sunday email is a great resource for you.