I think there is some very complex genetics involved too. My husband's mum had AD but hers was the more usual type, no short term memory, wandering, not recognizing others. His two younger brothers have no diagnosis of any form of dementia as yet but both really struggle with short term memory problems. One leaves his list of things to do on the kettle because he knows he will find it when he makes a cup of tea. One of them is waiting for his appointment at the memory clinic.
OH has only just started to lose his short term memory but can't remember the first thirty years of his life and is quite paranoid.
I am the youngest of five, my oldest brother being 87. I am not aware of any dementia in our family, both immediate and extended.
Why his family and not mine? We have all lived very different lives and I think it would be fair to say that both his family and mine seem to be well self directed individuals who have all enjoyed their careers.
OH has only just started to lose his short term memory but can't remember the first thirty years of his life and is quite paranoid.
I am the youngest of five, my oldest brother being 87. I am not aware of any dementia in our family, both immediate and extended.
Why his family and not mine? We have all lived very different lives and I think it would be fair to say that both his family and mine seem to be well self directed individuals who have all enjoyed their careers.