My family is dealing with my mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and now we're looking at genetic testing to see who among us kids might carry the gene — my brother wants everyone tested so we can plan, my sister refuses to know, and I'm torn between wanting information and wanting to stay close to both of them. We can't even agree on whether knowledge is power or burden, and it's fracturing us right when we need each other most.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different relationships to medical knowledge create philosophical divides within families facing hereditary risk.
“Where Are You with Laboratory tests and reading your results?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.