Spouse with Dementia Raises Your Risk | Adelaide News

New research from Taiwan tracking nearly a million married couples reveals a startling link: spouses of people with dementia face significantly higher risks of developing it themselves—74% higher for women, 69% for men. The connection stems from shared lifestyles, assortative mating, and caregiver stress, which can erode sleep, social ties, and overall health. Even after adjusting for income, kids, and age, the risk remains elevated. Higher income and more children may buffer the risk, likely due to better support and education. Experts urge couples to prioritize personal health and broader family support systems—not panic, but proactive care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48bc6af0b7e48eaa