A Rare Dementia Gene Runs In The Family, But He’s Fine — So Far

(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News)

MARBLEMOUNT, Wash.  John Janda knows he takes after his mother.

At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago. Continue reading article here…

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