Posted on 05/24/2024 2:10:07 PM PDT by Chickensoup
Your aunt would be labeled an Outlier:
An outlier is an observation that lies an abnormal distance from other values in a random sample from a population. In a sense, this definition leaves it up to the analyst (or a consensus process) to decide what will be considered abnormal.
Hopefully, you got some of her family DNA.
My family did.
I found out last year that I had another half uncle. I have never met him but my siblings have. All of our extended family felt that our grandfather was a different person on the road in his federal government job for fifty years. But from a DNA test one of my cousins was informed that she had a relative where none should have been.
The study involved mice using stress.
Bacteria was found in Alzheimer’s plaques.
All I’m saying is don’t ignore that the gastrointestinal tract is part of the EXTERNAL universe while part of your body.
Gingivitis as well
Mostly interested in ApoE. Test. For own information.
An expression you don't hear much these days.
Why do you need lifetime testing. Do genes change and you have to test repeatedly?
It’s not lifetime testing. It’s lifetime use of all the resources. For my situation, I frequently have to check something. It will link you to a variety of sources like Varsome for your particular variant. I have a number of rare things wrong with me that Dr’s don’t understand so I go back to see how they might cause a problem.
Example..genetic defect that may cause problem clearing of brain toxins because I am missing an enzyme. Now that I have an mRI of my brain I will have to see what I can find linked to the defect and Parkinson and alzheimers.
It has been very useful. It’s only one of several tools i use.
If that is all your looking for you might get away with 23andme health. You would have to check.
Btw..for every medicine I am prescribed I go back and see what problem I may have with processing the drug. I have some real doozies including possible problem with ivermectin due to p glygoprotein gene.
Health - The Epoch Times, RESEARCH & DISCOVERIES
Vision and Hearing Changes Could Predict Dementia Long Before Diagnosis
Studies found that dementia is more prevalent among those with hearing loss—however, those who used hearing aids had a lower incidence than those who didn’t.
What Are the Primary Triggers and Symptoms of Dementia Behavior?
It’s quite common for dementia-related symptoms to occur with little to no warning. This can make it extremely difficult to predict or anticipate certain behaviors to react most appropriately to them. However, there are certain triggers that are common across many cases of dementia that may help you prepare accordingly for potential aggressive reactions in order to better communicate w/ your loved one.
Here are three common triggers of dementia behavior:
Confusion: Perhaps the primary symptom of dementia is the decline in their cognitive abilities and basic everyday tasks. While it’s good not to patronize or talk down to someone dealing with dementia, you should also avoid too much stimulation. Overly complex discussions or asking too many questions can leave the patient confused, which can often lead to more aggressive behavior.
Pain or Discomfort: General pain, side effects from medications, lack of sleep, and inability to describe their discomfort are all common symptoms that can trigger aggressive behavior or lashing out.
Environment: This is the most common trigger for aggressive behavior in dementia patients. Sudden changes to their present environment, such as loud noises, several people entering the room at once, and people quickly coming in and out of the room, can be particularly overwhelming to the physical senses of the person and lead to potentially combative responses.
The specific symptoms that an individual will experience will vary from person to person, but most symptoms can be placed into two categories: cognitive and psychological.
Some Common Symptoms in Dementia Cases
Cognitive:
Memory loss
Difficulty describing things or finding the right words
Confusion, potential disorientation,
Trouble performing both complex and basic everyday tasks
Poor coordination and decreased control of various movements
Difficulty problem-solving or reasoning
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