If you had the gene for a deadly disease that had no cure, would you want to know? That was the dilemma faced by journalist Renee Brack after losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease.
Thom Brack, a retired decorative plasterer and artist, hid his symptoms, suffering alone, and the impact on his relationship with his daughter was catastrophic. When he died, Renee was left with a legacy of guilt and anger that saw her seek help from a counsellor.
