Is Alzheimer's genetic? Is there a connection between Alzheimer's and depression?

Question

My Granpa and Granny both had alzheimers disease and there is a strong history of depression in my family and some one told me that there might be a connection. Is this true? Is there anything I could do to prevent me or my family getting it in the future?

Answer 1

There has been research on the connection between alumninum toxicity and Alzheimer's disease. The findings are nil. Alzheimer's is caused by a breakdown of certain proteins in the brain.
Depression frequently accompanies Alzheimer's however one will not cause the other. Alzheimer's in not inherited in 75 % of cases

For more information, contact the Alzheimers Assn. They have so much information.

Answer 2

Alzheimer's is genetic, and it tends to run in families that also have a history of Down's Syndrome.

I heard that thing about aluminum more than 20 years ago and I don't think anyone was able to prove that was true.

People with Alzheimer's often have depression, but I never heard of a genetic link between Alzheimer's Disease and depression.

Answer 3

Research shows the best way to prevent alzheimer's disease is to keep your mind active. Read, problem solve, keep active, do crossword puzzles, etc. I don't recall any research suggesting the two are related. There are a lot of variables and it's hard to really see a correlation between the two. For example, are they related or in the case of keeping your mind active, do depressed people fail to keep their mind active? It's just hard to see cause and effect with these issues. But if your worried about getting it, keep your mind active.

Answer 4

ALZHEIMER'S HAS A CONNECTION TO ALUMINUM , LOOK AS THE FIRST INGREDIENT IN ANTI-PERSPIRANT . PERHAPS A TOXIC / METAL / CHEMICAL CLEANSE EVERY YEAR WOULD CUT DOWN OR ELIMINATE THAT AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS / AILMENTS

Answer 5

if you worry about this you`ll get depressed.
as for alzheimers-forget it .
on a serious note: no connection known-you`will` make yourself ill though worrying.

Answer 6

definitely-----