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Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer‘s disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer’s disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters.
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
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
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