Which type of dementia is hereditary?

Frontotemporal dementia is more likely to run in families than other, more common causes of dementia. Read more about frontotemporal dementia.

What are the chances of getting dementia if a parent has it?

Studies of family history say that if you have a close relative who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease—the most common form of dementia in older adults—your risk increases by about 30\%. This is a relative risk increase, meaning a 30\% hike in your existing risk.

Will I get dementia if my dad had it?

Just because your parent has Alzheimer’s, it doesn’t mean that you will get it as well. Your family genes may make you more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s but there are many factors that determine whether or not you end up with the disease.

How can I prevent getting dementia?

Can dementia be prevented?

1. Don’t smoke.
2. Stay at a healthy weight.
3. Get plenty of exercise.
4. Eat healthy food.
5. Manage health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
6. Stay mentally alert by learning new hobbies, reading, or solving crossword puzzles.
7. Stay involved socially.

How long do people with dementia live?

Studies suggest that, on average, someone will live around ten years following a dementia diagnosis. However, this can vary significantly between individuals, some people living for more than twenty years, so it’s important to try not to focus on the figures and to make the very most of the time left.

Can genetic testing provide answers to dementia?

Genetic testing for dementia is not recommended and will not be helpful unless there is a strong family history of younger onset dementia (symptoms occurring before the age of 65). There are several ‘heritable’ genetic mutations that predispose or determine the development of dementia.

Is dementia a hereditary disease?

In the vast majority of cases (more than 99 in 100), Alzheimer’s disease is not inherited.

What are the seven phases of dementia?

The Seven Stages Of Dementia Stage 1: No Cognitive Decline Stage 2: Age Associated Memory Impairment Stage 3: Mild Cognitive Impairment Stage 4: Mild Dementia Stage 5: Moderate Dementia Stage 6: Moderately Severe Dementia Stage 7: Severe Dementia