Dementia Matters DNA Is Not Your Destiny: Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Feb 18, 2020
16:56
This episode explores genetic risk factors for early- and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Host Nathaniel Chin and guest Corinne Engelman discuss the research looking into genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease and the uncertainty that comes with genetic testing. Guest: Corinne Engelman, MSHP, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Episode Topics:
- What are the genetic influences on a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease? 2:07
- What genes affect individuals with early-onset dementia? 2:56
- What is the impact of genes that counter one another? 5:34
- How much can our lifestyle choices affect our genetic risk? 7:52
- How is the genetic testing being analyzed? 9:03
- What can at-home genetic testing tell us about Alzheimer’s disease? 10:06
- How essential is the role of genetic counselor? 11:47
- Have we found any genetic risks related to the aging process? 13:21
- What advice do you have for people interested in maximizing their genetic outcome when it comes to Alzheimer's disease risk? 14:40