I am looking for private genetic testing and if needed counseling related to family history of dementia.
How does one find this sort of thing.. not interested in getting primary involved.
Be careful, You might discover some skeletons in the closet.
My family did.
Recent massive AI studies have shown how hearing impairment can cause Dementia or lead to it.
Using AI to review medical problems of many patients:
AI Overview: Yes, dual sensory impairment (DSI) of hearing and vision is strong!
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Yes, dual sensory impairment (DSI) of hearing and vision is strongly associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. In fact, people with DSI are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as those without impairments. For example, a 2022 cohort study of over 500,000 people in the UK found that participants with DSI had an 82% higher risk of dementia, compared to 50% for those with vision impairment alone and 42% for those with hearing impairment alone.
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Hearing plus vision loss increases the odds of dementia
Jul 20, 2020 — People with both hearing and visual loss were nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as those without such impairments. However, according to the results, the increased risk of dementia for an individual with DSI is only somewhat related to the severity of hearing and visual impairment. While those classified as having a high level of DSI are at the greatest risk of developing dementia, those with lower DSI levels also have a significantly higher risk of dementia.
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Longitudinal Changes in Hearing and Visual Impairments and ...
May 5, 2022 — Question Is dual sensory impairment associated with risk of dementia, including Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia, among older adults? Findings In this cohort study that included 2927 adults aged 65 years and older, dual sensory impairment was associated with a 160% increased risk for all-cause dementia and a 267% increased risk for Alzheimer disease. Meaning These findings suggest that assessment of both hearing and vision may help to identify older adults who are at high risk of developing dementia.
Healthy Hearing:
Hearing and vision loss equals ‘substantial’ risk for dementia ...
Jul 11, 2022 — Similarly, a June 2022 cohort study in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, which looked at more than half a million people in the UK also found that participants with vision impairment had a 50 percent higher risk for developing dementia, while people with a hearing impairment had a 42 percent higher risk. Highest still was the risk for developing dementia in people with dual sensory impairment: 82 percent.
The increased risk of dementia for people with DSI is somewhat related to the severity of their impairments, but those with lower levels of DSI also have a significantly higher risk. Assessing both hearing and vision may help identify older adults who are at high risk of developing dementia.
Hearing loss can also be an early symptom of dementia. Central hearing loss, which is when the brain has trouble processing sounds, may be a very early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. To: Reduce the risk of dementia: you can: Get your hearing tested, Protect your hearing from a young age, and Use hearing aids.
Consider what kind of anonymity you have in mind. From employers? From family? Or from insurers and medical providers?
Probably there is no such thing as “private” genetic testing...
There is, probably. a “publishers clearing house” of genetic testing...
Money to be made with personal data...
Don’t do it. Pray and live healthy.
Be sure the lab does not send the sample to China. That’s where most DNA testing is done, and stored in a PLA data base.
Your best bet against dementia is being healthy and exercising. Nothing you can do other than that.
Knowing you have dementia-ridden relatives will only depress you.
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I bought the lifetime subscription but you can buy it for less. They do have consultants you can talk to but I have never had to do it.
You can do it with a prepaid card and fake name but you will have to have an address they can send the kit to.
It is a whole genome test. It has helped me figure out many things. I uploaded the data to genetic genie and found things Doctors hadnt even bothered to look for in terms of genetic problems with certain drugs.
This is not a one stop deal. For example, if you look at a study and it says R123456 G/G is a problem you have to jump through hoops to figure it out because they go by chromosome location. But it does have a searchable menu that you can put in a disease and it will pop up some known studies for your variants.
If you have the name of a gene you can also look it up that way.
There is way more information provided than you will know what to do with.
Scientific American had an article about research findings from over twenty years ago that proved stress makes the blood brain barrier permeable.
Another researcher that was the protege of the Australian that discovered bacteria causes stomach ulcers found bacteria in Alzheimer’s plaques.
Before you go head to head with the genetic windmill read the book, “Not In Our Genes”.
If I were you I would focus on the gut biome with emphasis on Akkermansia muciniphila and the correlations between the lack thereof and medical issues.
IOW, you may learn more relevant information from having your stool tested for the bacterial content than a genetic test.
You’re probably looking for a whole genome microarray analysis to look for point mutations, duplications and deletions.
It’s not the same as sequencing but is recommended for developmental delays, autism, early onset dementia and the like.
Sometimes it reveals the source of the problem and at times that can be addressed with medicines.
I’m not a geneticist but went through this with a family member so I studied a lot about this.
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