Would you take a test to see if you will develop Alzheimer’s?

Lilypad1 · ‎07-23-2016

A few weeks I read on the internet a company was looking for people of a certain age group to test to see if they had the genetics to possibly developed Alzheimers in the future. If you qualify they have locations all over the US to test for cures. I checked out the company and it is a legitimate company with great reviews. They will mail you a cheek swab that you mail to them to test. They will get back with you to see if you qualify to participate in their program.
My problem is not so much participating in their program. I received the swab for the test, I just don’t know if I want to know if Alzheimers is in the future.
Would love to know others thoughts on the subject.

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

Hmmmm.... I'm not sure how I feel about this ....but its thought

provoking ....

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

No. I would not. I'm not keen on sending out my DNA.

I'm a bit confused by the "test for cures" using people who MIGHT develop the illness based on a genetic "possibility".

I would think that it would be more reasonable to use people who have already been diagnosed.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Caligurll · ‎07-20-2014

No; unless there's a cure or effective treatment, I don't want to know.

Big Joanie · ‎01-02-2015

Yes .. I think I am leaning in that direction also .....

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Exactly, @Caligurll

If there isn’t a way to prevent it or lower your risk then it wouldn’t be of benefit to me.

hsawaknow · ‎03-15-2011

After watching the 60 minutes episode with the Doctor who visited the woman who had the disease every year for 10 years I would want to know.

I would back up my bags, go to Oregon and die with dignity rather then die the way that lady did.

Sleep sweet Bo 3/19/08 8/4/18

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Only if the reason is to create a cure.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Play like you sent it back.

Play like it came back as positive...you will get Alzheimers.

Play like they told you if you alter your nutrition/lifestyle

to prolong the diagnosis...or even prevent, would you do it?

I’m guessing, no.

Not too many people would.

I have some very special friends who have changed their

nutrition/lifestyle when confronted with a family member

who are showing signs of Alzheimers & other conditions.

Doing a Life 180 is hard. Just depends on how bad you want it.

Oh, by the way....the info is out there...free of charge.

jannabelle1 · ‎09-12-2010

Since there is no cure for Alzheimers disease, I'm sure there are many companies trying to find what is the cause and how to slow it or eventually cure it. It's all admirable and I hope they can disover more about the disease. But, I wouldn't send my DNA swab off to a company that I'm not familiar with. If a local research hospital was participating in this, then I would consider it....just my opinion.