Dementia & heredity People affected by dementia are often concerned about whether the condition can be passed along in families. This page discusses the role of heredity in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
	Early signs: Worried about your memory? Feeling forgetful or confused? Finding out what is wrong is the first step to getting help.
	Risk Factors Some of the risk factors associated with dementia can be managed through lifestyle changes or appropriate medical treatments.
	Warning signs of dementia The early signs of dementia are very subtle and may not be immediately obvious. Early symptoms also vary a great deal. Usually though, people first seem to notice that there is a problem with memory, particularly in remembering recent events.