What an educational video. I'm caring for my mom who has late-onset Alz. My dad died of early-onset 16 years ago when he was 65. It took ten years to get an accurate diagnosis. In hindsight, it breaks my heart that he was misunderstood all those years. We would have understood and been more empathetic with his personality changes, paranoia and poor financial decisions if only we would have known that his brain was failing. I know the odds are not in my favor, but at 53, I'm procrastinating testing-just not sure if I'm ready to hear bad news. I hope and pray my memory issues are due to caregiver stress and lack of sleep. Your recommendations were very helpful and appreciated.
My mother had early dementia starting at age 63. I wonder if I am going to get it too but am scared if I was tested it may ruin the rest of my good years knowing I have it.
Exactly. There is definitely a down side to knowing sometimes. This is something to talk over with a genetic counselor for sure so you can weigh the pros/cons.
Good video, thank you Dr. Natali! I've been thinking about this a lot. I think I'll pass on the genetic testing. It's bad enough my doctors keep finding issues every time I'm checked! Geeze. Do you know anything about small vessel ischemic disease? I had a head mri for something else and they found that, moderate to severe. I know it is a risk factor for developing dementia. My doctor said not to worry about it, that most people have this when they age (I'm 60). My mom just passed last week, but i will still watch your videos! They're super helpful!
JoAnn Siravo small vessel ischemia disease is a risk factor for vascular dementia but with a good exercise and food plan, you can help reduce that risk.
So now I’m terrified. I didn’t realize early-onset was more likely to be passed on. My mom has early onset. I know it’s not 100% but it’s still so scary.
I'm curious if getting 23&me test would show the APOE 2-4 genes. I assume it wouldnt show anything in regard to the early onset genes. Is this test not considered one that could prevent someone for qualifying for long term care? My mom has early onset and I was considering getting Long term care insurance for myself. I don't want to do anything that could prevent me from getting that.
What an educational video. I'm caring for my mom who has late-onset Alz. My dad died of early-onset 16 years ago when he was 65. It took ten years to get an accurate diagnosis. In hindsight, it breaks my heart that he was misunderstood all those years. We would have understood and been more empathetic with his personality changes, paranoia and poor financial decisions if only we would have known that his brain was failing. I know the odds are not in my favor, but at 53, I'm procrastinating testing-just not sure if I'm ready to hear bad news. I hope and pray my memory issues are due to caregiver stress and lack of sleep. Your recommendations were very helpful and appreciated.
Thank you Natali. This info is very helpful.
I'm glad it was helpful, Stephanie.
A lot of helpful information in your videos, thanks for sharing.
Glad they are helping!
Thanks just became a PATRON to support you !
You are so kind, Lisa. Thank you very much!
My mother had early dementia starting at age 63. I wonder if I am going to get it too but am scared if I was tested it may ruin the rest of my good years knowing I have it.
Exactly. There is definitely a down side to knowing sometimes. This is something to talk over with a genetic counselor for sure so you can weigh the pros/cons.
Lifestyle choices 20-30 years before onset matter!! It’s hard to treat because it’s hard to change our habity
Absolutely! Healthy diet and lifestyle choices matter and do make a difference!
Excellent video, do you have any protocol and criteria for doing genetic testing in dimentia?
I think you need to ask a geneticist or medical doctor. Psychologists are not allowed to do this but she is educating us.
Good video, thank you Dr. Natali! I've been thinking about this a lot. I think I'll pass on the genetic testing. It's bad enough my doctors keep finding issues every time I'm checked! Geeze.
Do you know anything about small vessel ischemic disease? I had a head mri for something else and they found that, moderate to severe. I know it is a risk factor for developing dementia. My doctor said not to worry about it, that most people have this when they age (I'm 60).
My mom just passed last week, but i will still watch your videos! They're super helpful!
JoAnn Siravo small vessel ischemia disease is a risk factor for vascular dementia but with a good exercise and food plan, you can help reduce that risk.
So now I’m terrified. I didn’t realize early-onset was more likely to be passed on. My mom has early onset. I know it’s not 100% but it’s still so scary.
I'm curious if getting 23&me test would show the APOE 2-4 genes. I assume it wouldnt show anything in regard to the early onset genes.
Is this test not considered one that could prevent someone for qualifying for long term care? My mom has early onset and I was considering getting Long term care insurance for myself. I don't want to do anything that could prevent me from getting that.
The title is confusing as you appear to be discussing Alzheimer’s disease, not other dementias (although you do mention dementia).
Hi Natali! Has any work been done on the chances of carrying one of the deterministic genes if you have a parent with early onset?
I'm sure the information you're seeking is out there.