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Uhh as in you actually have it, or you took a 23and me that says your risk is higher? If you actually have it you would be exhibiting symptoms already, so ther

Uhh as in you actually have it, or you took a 23and me that says your risk is higher? If you actually have it you would be exhibiting symptoms already, so there’s not much to prepare for. Ive included more info from Mayo Clinic below. If it’s a 23andme test take that worth a grain of salt. They disclaim heavily that correlation does not equal causation. You should also google the 5 daily habits to increase lifespan, one of the habits helps stave off Alzheimer’s, doing things like daily crosswords —- For those with Alzheimer's dementia, doctors can offer drug and nondrug interventions that may ease the burden of the disease. Doctors often prescribe drugs that may slow the decline in memory and other cognitive skills. You may also be able to participate in clinical trials. Also, doctors can teach you and your caregivers about strategies to enhance your living environment, establish routines, plan activities and manage changes in skills to minimize the effect of the disease on your everyday life. Importantly, an early diagnosis also helps you, your family and caregivers plan for the future. You'll have the chance to make informed decisions on a number of issues, such as: Appropriate community services and resources Options for residential and at-home care Plans for handling financial issues Expectations for future care and medical decisions https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20048075 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-di...

melling 6y ago
If one lives to be into their mid-80’s, there’s almost a 50% chance of developing the disease. Bill Gates has started funding research. Hopefully, we can address the disease in some form within a decade or two. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Digging-Deep-Into-Alzheimers https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Digging-Deep-Into-Alzheime... https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/How-you-can-help-fight-Alzheimers https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/How-you-can-help-fight-Alz...
- developer2 6y ago
  Forgive the ignorant question: if the chance spikes to ~50% by one's 80s, is Alzheimer's really a disease per se, or is it just a natural progression of the brain degrading due to old age? I mean, some people try to label the physical aging process itself as a "disease", as if it needs to be "cured" via discovering a path to immortality. Does Alzheimer's fit into that line of thinking, or is it truly a "real" disease.
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  - vaxman 6y ago
    Short Answer: Yes, both forms of Alzheimers are a "disease". Early Onset Alzheimers may strike people as early as their 30s, though it may not be diagnosed for a decade or more. This type of the disease has been definitively linked to gene mutations. At the other end of the spectrum is what more primitive people once called "senility" or "old age" giving rise to your question --that form of Alzheimers strikes about half of people who are 85 or older (though they will likely have started having symptoms in their 60s). The (very) latest theories on this form of the disease is that it may be linked to auto-immune responses related to various forms of Human Herpes viruses (for example VZV, HSV1, etc.) and may even spread to brain surgeons during operations. Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor.

melling 6y ago

If one lives to be into their mid-80’s, there’s almost a 50% chance of developing the disease. Bill Gates has started funding research. Hopefully, we can address the disease in some form within a decade or two. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Digging-Deep-Into-Alzheimers https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Digging-Deep-Into-Alzheime... https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/How-you-can-help-fight-Alzheimers https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/How-you-can-help-fight-Alz...

developer2 6y ago
Forgive the ignorant question: if the chance spikes to ~50% by one's 80s, is Alzheimer's really a disease per se, or is it just a natural progression of the brain degrading due to old age? I mean, some people try to label the physical aging process itself as a "disease", as if it needs to be "cured" via discovering a path to immortality. Does Alzheimer's fit into that line of thinking, or is it truly a "real" disease.
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- vaxman 6y ago
  Short Answer: Yes, both forms of Alzheimers are a "disease". Early Onset Alzheimers may strike people as early as their 30s, though it may not be diagnosed for a decade or more. This type of the disease has been definitively linked to gene mutations. At the other end of the spectrum is what more primitive people once called "senility" or "old age" giving rise to your question --that form of Alzheimers strikes about half of people who are 85 or older (though they will likely have started having symptoms in their 60s). The (very) latest theories on this form of the disease is that it may be linked to auto-immune responses related to various forms of Human Herpes viruses (for example VZV, HSV1, etc.) and may even spread to brain surgeons during operations. Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor.