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Alzheimer's DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions13. If a member of my family has Alzheimer's disease, am I at increased risk for developing it? Click to enlarge image Two types of Alzheimer's disease exist: early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease or FAD, and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Early-onset FAD is a rare, inherited form of the disease that occurs between age 30 and 60. Several members of the same generation of a family are often affected. (Answer continues on next page.) |
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