Early Onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease

Early onset familial Alzheimer’s Disease is an autosomal dominant genetic mutation which affects only a few hundred people nationwide. The Genetics’ video spoke of the positives and negatives of genetic testing in familial Alzheimer's and its effects on clients. The video beautifully demonstrated the personal choice that comes with genetic testing of life-changing disease. The DeMoe family discussed that some family members chose not to be tested and it was acceptable to make that decision. Negatively, the video discusses the realization that genetic testing in research will likely not benefit the patient directly or possibly anyone in their lifetime.

As a psychiatric provider, this video is especially applicable in practice. Most importantly