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Alzheimer's is one of the worse degenerative diseases out there. Not only do the inflicted lose their body and mind, but they lose the knowledge that they are not alone in their suffering.

 Alzheimer's Disease International estimates that there are currently 30 million people in the world with dementia, with 4.6 million new cases every year.

The incidence of Alzheimer's is also greater among women than men, with the difference increasing with age. Now, research shows that women with Alzheimer's suffer faster and worse mental deterioration than men, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology.

According to a report released by the University of Hertfordshire, researchers found that men with Alzheimer's consistently and significantly outperform women in the five cognitive areas that were examined, the most common sites of degeneration.  

Professor Keith Laws who led the study concluded that, 'Unlike mental decline associated with normal aging, something about Alzheimer's specifically disadvantages women."

"--- And possible explanations are for a hormonal influence, possibly due to estrogen loss in women or perhaps a greater cognitive reserve in males which provides protection against the disease process. But further studies to examine sex differences with the disease are needed to provide greater clarity on these issues."

Further analysis shows that regardless of age, education level, or severity of dementia, women still found themselves as less proficient in fighting the disease than men.