Summary
A personal trainer named James Vasko learned he is at high risk of developing the same form of dementia that caused his mother's death. James's mother, Maria Vasko, passed away from frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and a genetic test confirmed that James has a high risk for FTD or ALS due to a gene named C9orf72.
Key Facts
- James Vasko is a personal trainer from Hertfordshire, U.K.
- His mother, Maria, had frontotemporal dementia and died at 63.
- Frontotemporal dementia affects brain areas linked to personality, behavior, and language.
- The disease started affecting Maria in her forties, altering her behavior and speech over time.
- After Maria's death, James took a genetic test for the C9orf72 gene.
- The test showed James has a high risk of developing similar health issues.
- James is concerned about how this might impact his future and potential children.
