To the Editor:
In the recent Villages-News.com commentary, Forgetfulness is not necessarily a warning of dementia, Dr. Gabe Mirkin talked about the “Alzheimer’s-associated gene called APOE4.”
Based on my personal experience, it is easy to get tested for this DNA gene. We used the online service 23andMe.com, which was recommended by a UF-Health doctor during a lecture on Alzheimer’s. To get the report on the Alzheimer’s-associated gene, you need to purchase the “Health + Ancestry Service.” They mail the kit to you to provide a sample of your saliva. When you receive the extensive report on your DNA, look for “Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.”
John Kastura
Village of Belvedere
