Never Too Late - June 2023

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If a family member has ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE will I have it, too? If a family member has ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE will I have it, too? A family history of Alzheimer’s does not mean for sure that you’ll have it. But, it may mean you are more likely to develop it. A family history of Alzheimer’s does not mean for sure that you’ll have it. But, it may mean you are more likely to develop it. A family history of Alzheimer’s does not mean for sure that you’ll have it. But, it may mean you are more likely to develop it. If a family member has ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE will I have it, too?

Genes are passed down from a person’s birth parents. Genes are passed down from a person’s birth parents. Genes are passed down from a person’s birth parents.

Your chance of developing the disease may be higher if you have certain genes. Your chance of developing the disease may be higher if you have certain genes. Your chance of developing the disease may be higher if you have certain genes.

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Pima Council on Aging

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