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Dementia in my family. What does that mean for me?
If your parent, sibling, grandparent, or another relative developed dementia, it is natural to wonder whether you will too.
Family history matters — but how it matters depends on several things, including who was affected, how many relatives were affected, what type of dementia they had, and how old they were when symptoms began.
Answer a few questions and we'll help you understand what your family history may mean.
This tool provides general educational information and does not diagnose disease or calculate your individual likelihood of developing dementia.