# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dementia & Genetics: What Does It Really Mean for You and Your Family?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia uncertainty often follows. Questions about genetics, testing and future risk can feel overwhelming.

Join Dr Christa North, PhD in Dietetics and genetics specialist, as she unpacks the science behind Alzheimer's disease and dementia in a clear, practical and evidence-based way. With over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, genetics and precision medicine, Dr North translates complex research into meaningful insight.

This talk will explore genetic risk, gene expression, testing options and costs, inherited risk to children, and, most importantly, how lifestyle interventions may influence your brain health. Designed for families seeking clarity, not fear, this session offers informed guidance grounded in science.

18th April 2026 | 09:30am - 11:30am
Livewell Estates, 113 Mount Street, Bryanston

RSVP - supportjhb@livewell.care
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sandton/dementia-and-genetics-what-does-it-really-mean-for-you-and-your-family/200029723414527
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Sandton
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: 113 Mount St, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.04109
- **long**: 28.03432
- **full address**: 113 Mount St, Sandton, 2191, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Livewell (https://allevents.in/org/livewell/12045399)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+02:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 113 Mount St, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Livewell
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dementia & Genetics: What Does It Really Mean for You and Your Family? ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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