My mother was diagnosed at 57 as well and died when whe was 66 after aspiration pneumonia. I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers older than me and a physician told me I could be tested for it in a hospital in Massachusetts. If you can only imagine, our entire family wonders if there is some genetic brain disorder going on here. 57 yrs old is very young to get Alzheimers twice in 1 family. I have been thinking about testing so I dont invest a bunch of money in a 403B then not be able to get it before I die.
2006-11-12 02:42:26 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Although genetics do play a large part in our general pre-disposition to various health problems, taking good care of both your emotional and physical well-being can in most cases surmount that dilemma. Getting tested for a genetic problem is always advisable because it gives you an opportunity to catch it early and do something about it before it happens.
2006-11-12 02:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by HGS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get tested if it will help you deal with the apparently very real possibility that you may develop this disease, but bear a couple of important things in mind: Firstly, Alzheimer's is typically only bad for the patient at the very beginning, because of the feelings of confusion. Once it becomes more serious, the patient is often only mildly bothered, or happy & oblivious, and the pain & suffering is all on the part of the remaining family members.
Secondly, it would be far worse for you if you neglect to fund your 403b, don't develop any disease, and live to be 120!
Save like you are going to live to be 120, but live every day like you only have six months left. The future is almost impossible to predict, but you can be confident something unexpected and unplanned for will be along in a minute.
In the early stages of Alzheimer's, a member of my wife's family who had not seen her in a long time looked at her with a big smile, and announced "Well. You look just like yourself!"
2006-11-12 03:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother had alzhiemyers. We had been seperated via the miles among San Francisco and Los Angeles. A 12 months or so had handed considering that she used to be first diagonsed and I had no inspiration what quantity the sickness had advanced. She generally didnt recollect me, however she might say stuff like, "do not cry. You recognize, I might get to grasp you". An hour later she might question me in which her husband used to be. "Do you understand him?" I'd choke again the years since my grandpa had died 15 years in the past, and of path i had identified him. After a 3 day seek advice from, i used to be dehydrated from crying such a lot.That used to be 2o years in the past. Today, as in all fields of remedy, there's new science. New therapies and remedy that can sluggish the system of this terrible ache, possibly to be had. Your sister must be taken to a healthcare professional (confidently she has coverage or an HMO) to have her obstacle evaluated. The healthcare professional might then be equipped to present healing whether it is suitable for her. I say to you, well success and by no means quit. There is constantly the desire of a medication. Brillant men and women dedicate their lives to clinical study and discovering remedies. Enlist the support of a senior day care facility in which your sister might be in a worrying, expertise atmosphere for a couple of hours an afternoon and also you might deliver your self a breather from the suffering you enjoy looking your sister regress into just a little, helpless little one. My middle is going out to you since ive identified that agony.
2016-09-01 11:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can be tested as well as your 4 sisters and 2 brothers
all of you should be tested because you or one of your brothers or sisters might end up with Alzheimers. in a few days, weeks, months, or years.
2006-11-12 02:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by THE PATRIOTS ROCK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go take the test. You might also contact the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. I believe they have some recognized expert in the field. Perhaps they can consult on your case.
2006-11-12 02:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-12 04:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by liveasahb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋