Women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer and dementia

Dementia exhibits a range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, communication, reasoning and judgement (Shutterstock)

The world marks Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 every year to raise awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Organisation Kenya, dementia exhibits a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, communication, reasoning and judgement severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities.