Should I Get a Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s?

We talk to Jamie Tyrone, who has two copies of the Apoe4 gene, putting her at greatly elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease. She tells us about how genetic testing changed her life and what you need to consider before you get tested.

0:00 How genetic testing changed Jamie’s life
16:10 Making the decision: finding a genetic counsellor
23:20 How lifestyle and genetics may affect Alzheimer’s risk
44:20 The top things to consider before getting a genetic test