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Return to First QuestionsMy grandmother had Alzheimer's disease. Will I develop it as well?

There are two types of Alzheimer's disease. Familial autosomal dominant (FAD) Alzheimer’s disease occurs in less than 5% of all cases of Alzheimer’s disease and has a genetic link. For FAD to occur, the disease needs to be apparent over several generations of one family.

Sporadic Alzheimer's disease is more common (90-95 per cent) and people with this type may or may not have a family history of the disease.

Information sheet on Genetics

 

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