What Are the Possible Causes of Alzheimer's?

No one really knows the actual causes of Alzheimers.

However, it is known what does NOT cause AD. Alzheimer's is not:

• Caused by hardening of the arteries
• Caused by under-use or over-use of the brain
• Related to sexually transmitted diseases
• Caused by infection
• Caused by old age; it is not a normal part of the ageing process
• Caused by exposure to aluminum or other metals

There are some risk factors which seem to affect the chances of getting Alzheimer's.

The biggest risk factor seems to be age. The risk of developing dementia increases as our age advances. That's why it seems as though the elderly are more at risk.