Genetic Studies in Familial Dementia

Genetic Studies in Familial Dementia

The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that contribute to or cause dementia (loss of memory) and related disorders across all ages and ethnic groups. This includes a number of neurological diseases such as early and late-onset Alzheimer disease, mild cognitive impairment, and other dementias.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years and older
2. Patients diagnosed with dementia, their family members and unrelated healthy controls without dementia.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with competing diagnosis such as: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Multiple system atrophy, Corticobasal degeneration, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury, drug or alcohol abuse, or schizophrenia, etc. (unless family members of a dementia affected individual).