India, July 23 -- A new study from Taiwan found that people whose husband or wife had dementia were more likely to develop dementia themselves than those whose spouse did not have the condition.
The researchers believe several factors may explain the link. Couples often share similar lifestyles, eating habits, exercise routines, financial situations, and other health risks.
In addition, caring for a spouse with dementia can be physically and emotionally stressful, which may affect brain health over time. While the study could not measure caregiving stress directly, it found a strong and consistent link between having a spouse with dementia and a higher chance of developing the condition later in life.
The researchers used Taiwan's Nation...