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Did you know that women have a higher risk of dementia? Nearly twice as many women have Alzheimer's disease as men. Alzheimer's disease also worsens more quickly in women. Also, did you know that heart disease can raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease? Other conditions that cause heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and deficient diet are all links to a higher risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Whatever the gender or the cause, once dementia (Alzheimer's disease) happen, it forces families to change their lifestyles. Dementia is always a very stressful and worrying time. Today, we have with us someone who live this life, walk this path, learn from her experiences, and now she has made her life mission to help others with dementia families who are going through this journey, Vicki Tapia. When Vicki's parents were both diagnosed with dementia within a few months of each other, she became their caregiver. Out of that experience came her first book "Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia." What began as a journal to help her cope with the many challenges her family face, morphed into a roadmap for others. Her work shares encouragement, insight, and lessons learned along the way. It is named one of the "Best Alzheimer's Books Of All Time" by Book Authority. Vicki's memoir brings hope to those whose lives had been intimately affected by dementia, letting them know that they are not alone. She's also a founder and a director of the non-profit AlzAuthors, an evergrowing global community of over 250 authors united to light the way for others with the vision to lift the silence and stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and other dementias through sharing of personal stories. Topics: Her life when her parents both diagnosed with dementia and becoming a family caregiver What "Graduate of the dementia caregiver school of hard knocks" means Her tips to the listeners on redirecting the conversation Situation with her mom on redirecting the conversation On protecting the love ones valuable Her advice to caregivers on having dark moments Her fear for her future on having dementia Things she did to make sure it doesn't happen to her On convincing the love ones to go for an evaluation Her approach to making her mom move into her own home Her tips with the listener to make their life easier as dementia caregivers Links: Host’s email: Rafiq@SeniorsPodcast.com Sponsor’s Link - Right at Home: www.RightAtHomeCanada.com/Winnipeg All Things Senior’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/AllThingsSeniors Vicki's Website: www.AlzAuthors.com Vicki's Email: VickiTapia@gmail.com Vicki's Twitter: @vicleetap @AlzAuthors Vicki's Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomeBodyStoleMyIron Vicki’s Book: Some Body Stole My Iron Did You Know Segment: https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-facts