I recently had my DNA analyzed by 23andme, and now a friend wants to write about my results as part of a story in a popular national magazine. Normally I'd be fine with this, but I have some concerns about future insurance effects, especially considering one of the results. What, if any, is the real danger in having my name being used with my real results?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2013 -
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My grandfather's sister-in-law died and her funeral is this weekend. My family wants me to drive my grandfather down to the funeral. I would rather stick pins under my fingers. But I know I need to do this. Help me suck it up.
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posted by calcetina
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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How to handle the funeral/remberance of my father, with my mother who has late-stage Alzheimer's?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 2, 2011 -
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Is there any actual, scientific, peer-reviewed truth to the supposed link between antiperspirants and cancer/Alzheimer's?
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posted by anonymous
on May 31, 2011 -
12 answers
Dementia and the iPad: I've just purchased an iPad for my parents. My mother will take to it instantly, but my father has fairly advanced dementia. I want to load the device with apps he may find engaging. Research has revealed a few lists, but I'd love some suggestions based on actual experience.
posted by aladfar
on Dec 17, 2010 -
4 answers
What are some long-distance things I can do to make my grandma happy? She is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's.
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posted by oblique red
on Sep 16, 2010 -
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Mom's Alzheimer's has us almost to the breaking point and we're not sure where to go from here. Where can we turn?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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My mother has alzheimers. I want to have the "APOE4" test done on myself to find out my likelihood of getting alzheimers. My doctor doesn't know much about this, and I am having trouble figuring out what test to ask for.
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posted by alcahofa
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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Mission of Mercy Filter: How can I find sources of cheery personal mail for my lonely elder Alzheimer's patient?
I live with my mother-in-law who has middle stage Alzheimer's. She does a lot of sitting and staring. She has no attention span for books or magazines or TV. She lights up for visitors, dessert, church... and personal mail.
I am looking for a service that arranges (basically, one-directional) "pen-pals" for elder shut-ins. She has just enough means to assure her basic care, but not much for extras. This would have to be a volunteer service like a charity or ministry.
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posted by cross_impact
on Dec 26, 2009 -
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How to talk and 'entertain' my mother (with Alzheimers) when she no longer recognizes me?
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posted by dbmcd
on Apr 12, 2009 -
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Help me identify a song my grandmother with Alzheimers sings sometimes: "Where are you going Ronaldo? I go to Las Vegas"...
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posted by TimeTravelSpeed
on Feb 22, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a doctor (possibly within driving distance from Detroit), who might be comfortable talking about off-label treatments for Alzheimer's. Specifically, I'd like to get some qualified, knowledgeable info about
Methylene blue. Thanks everybody.
posted by anonymous
on Jul 30, 2008 -
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My grandfather has been diagnosed with a liver/pancreatic cancer that can't be operated on. How is this likely to play out? How do we deal with my grandmother afterwards?
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posted by twine42
on Apr 10, 2007 -
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How can I improve my grandmother's nutritional intake with super simple-to-make foods?
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posted by missed
on Feb 14, 2007 -
15 answers
Anyone know the name of a UK television play (1980s?) about people with Alzheimers, starring real patients and actors playing the patients' younger selves. Probably with period music.
posted by Pericles
on Apr 27, 2006 -
4 answers
