If a family member has Alzheimer’s, will I get it?

A family history of Alzheimer’s disease does not mean for sure that you’ll have it. But, it may mean you are more likely to develop it.

Check out the following infographic from the National Institute on Aging to learn more about how a family history of Alzheimer’s may affect you.

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Last Updated on April 28, 2020

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