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Alzheimers
Is alzheimers hereditary? If your grandparent had it, is there a chance that you could get it?
I am curious, I tried to search on the internet but I could not find a direct answer.
Thank you.
I am curious, I tried to search on the internet but I could not find a direct answer.
Thank you.
Bella, you couldn’t get a direct answer because nobody knows for sure. Most people seem to feel that a combination of factors determine whether you develop Alzheimer’s – genetics being one of them. If you have more questions, please let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them. Good luck.
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