Association between having a family member with dementia and perceptions of dementia preventability.
Woojung LeeShelly L GrayOleg ZaslavskyDouglas BartholdZachary A MarcumPublished in: Aging & mental health (2020)
Having a family member with dementia is associated with unfavorable perceptions about dementia preventability. Incorporating family history of dementia into communication efforts about dementia risk reduction may help address potential barriers to preventive health behaviors.