Recently a study published in JAMA Neurology found some indications that a man's memory actually worsens over time moreso than a woman's. But now two significant new studies are showing that women with memory loss are more likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.  It is important to note that Alzheimer’s is not a part of normal aging.