) Please explain the likelihood of Susan and Lisa developing Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. A) Susan tells you that her twin brother has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She wants to know her risk factors for developing the disorder. B) Lisa, a 55-year-old high school teacher, recently discovered that her mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 78. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. Given her mother’s diagnosis and her own increasing forgetfulness, Lisa is concerned about her risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and seeks counseling for guidance.

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1) Please explain the likelihood of Susan and Lisa developing Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. A) Susan tells you that her twin brother has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She wants to know her risk factors for developing the disorder. B) Lisa, a 55-year-old high school teacher, recently discovered that her mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 78. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. Given her mother’s diagnosis and her own increasing forgetfulness, Lisa is concerned about her risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and seeks counseling for guidance.
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