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Customers
“Because my mother had Alzheimer’s disease, I thought I would get it for sure. Through Alzheimer’s Mirror’s testing service I learned that it wasn’t inevitable. I can now reassure my family by having informed discussions about my personal risk.” -Rebecca S , Miami, FL
“My father’s Alzheimer’s care exhausted his savings. I want to know my risk so I can make informed decisions for my retirement and future healthcare. If it ever happens, I want to be ready.” -George P, San Jose, CA
"My experience with Alzheimer's Mirror was flawless from start to finish. All the materials were clear, useful, and helpful; the sample process was explained thoroughly, and the results were timely. Finally, the post-sample counseling session was thoughtful and reassuring. Regardless of the results, this process is well worth the money."
-Janet S.
"I want to know as much as I can about my health status - in the present, and in the future. This test provided information that allows me to make lifestyle decisions that could have a bigger impact beyond just staying healthy," -Dr. Jeff D., Chicago, IL
"I am glad that I took the Alzheimer’s Mirror test. I feel it is best to know what potential hazards are in your health future and what steps you can take to minimize them. The entire Alzheimer's Mirror experience meets these goals very effectively and very comfortably. The counselors help you go the process of understanding your report very easily and in a non-stressful way." -Dr. M. Haas Pennsylvania
Medical Experts:
There seems to be a population of highly motivated people who want this information and have specific reasons for wanting it. Those reasons include wanting to participate in research, wanting to plan for their future, wanting to empower themselves by having additional knowledge, and wanting to be able to avail themselves of any progress in research.” – Robert Green, MD, MPH; Co-director, Alzheimer’s disease Clinical & Research Program – Boston University |
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| “Now I have found that some patients will get these kinds of tests and rather than it causing depression and anxiety, it really empowers them to live a healthier lifestyle because we know that there are things that we can do each day to lower our risk for Alzheimer’s.” – Gary Small, MD; Director of the UCLA Center on Aging – on NBC’s Today Show | Did you know? Research shows that Alzheimer’s genetic risk assessment empowers people who are at a high risk with the motivation to make and sustain lifestyle changes to help lower their risk. |
| “If performed, genetic testing for Alzheimer’s should be done with pre- and post-test counseling, which includes a full discussion of the implication of the test and provides the individual with all information necessary to make an informed decision.” -Alzheimer’s Association, Position statement on genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease April 2008 |
Did you know? Your risk assessment includes two confidential telephone consultations with your genetic counselor to disclose your results and answer any questions you may have. |
| “It’s going to be easier to protect a healthy brain rather than try to repair one once the damage sets in.” – Gary Small, MD; Director of the UCLA Center on Aging – on NBC’s Today Show | Did you know? “Although there is no way to change one’s APOE-e4 status, lifestyle modifications may help reduce the potential effects of having APOE-e4. These lifestyle modifications include eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising and staying mentally active.” – Alzheimer's Association position statement on genetic testing for Alzheimer ’s April 2008 |
| “What I like about this company is that they have a genetic counselor talk to you” – Dr. Michael D. Cirigliano, Fox-29 News | |
The Media
On March 30th, 2008 Parade magazine featured Alzheimer’s Mirror and asked their readers the following poll question
“Would you be tested to learn if you’re at risk for Alzheimer’s?”
With nearly 4500 voters, 89% of Parade readers wanted to learn if they were at risk for Alzheimer’s!
Here are some comments by Parade magazine readers
“I think it’s important to know if you could develop this disease…There are things that need to be done, and I want to make sure that my husband and I are prepared for the day when either of us is no longer capable for ourselves or each other.”
“My mother has Alzheimer’s. I personally would take the test, only to know if I need to financially prepare for the added expenses for the future. I would not want to put any undue financial stress on my family if I could avoid it.”
“My brother who is now 70 has been diagnosed with early stages and I would want to know so I could prepare my family. . .”