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Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Doubled for Those with Diabetes

According to a report at CNN Health, the risk of Alzheimer's may be doubled for those with diabetes. If you suffer from a debilitating medical condition that impacts your ability to work, then you could qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Previous research has shown that those with diabetes are already at a higher risk of suffering a stroke at an early age; however, a new study conducted in Japan indicates that it could also lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's or any other type of dementia later in life.

The study involved more than 1,000 participants who were over the age of 60. It was found that those with diabetes were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's within the next 15 years. Additionally, they were 1.75 times more likely to develop a form of dementia.

While researchers here indicate that more needs to be done to learn about the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's, it is a clear reminder of the importance to properly treat and/or prevent diabetes.

If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or any other severe condition that prevents you from working, then you could qualify for disability benefits. You should speak immediately with a Broward County Social Security disability lawyer to discuss your case.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.