The family of a client with a diagnosis of dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) has expressed concern that they may inherit the disorder. The nurse tells the family which of the following?

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While there is no definitive answer to the cause of DAT, there appears to be a genetic link in the development of early onset DAT (before age 60). However, for the more common late onset form of the disorder, environmental factors and aging are thought to be more influential.

The Family of a Client with a Diagnosis of Dementia