Dan's story: Legal and financial tips from a family with familial Alzheimer's disease
In this interview, we hear from a member of the Youngtimers community who has four family members who have tested positive for FAD genetic mutations, two of which are symptomatic. Dan has been personally involved with each of siblings on their journeys with FAD. In this interview, he shares the expertise he has gained regarding legal and financial planning in the face of FAD.
The weight of knowing: living with one's genetic results for familial Alzheimer’s
Freezing eggs or sperm to preserve fertility: a conversation with Dr. Kondapalli
In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Laxmi Kondapalli to discuss assisted reproductive technologies for people who are at risk of or have a genetic mutation for FAD, and weighing the difficult decision of joining a trial or starting a family. Specifically, this interview details the ins and outs of freezing eggs or sperm to preserve fertility (also known as gamete cryopreservation).
IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT): a conversation with Dr. Karipcin
In this interview, we’re joined by Dr. Sinem Karipcin to learn about in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (IVF with PGT). Dr. Karipcin breaks down the science, process, and emotional journey behind this advanced reproductive technology, explaining how it works, its costs, timelines, and success rates, and whether you have to know your genetic status.
Genetic testing for familial Alzheimer's disease, a conversation with Genetic Counselor Jill Goldman
In this video, we discuss the ins and outs of genetic testing with Genetic Counselor, Jill Goldman. Goldman specializes in hereditary neurological diseases like familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD). This interview addresses critical questions for who are considering finding out their genetic status, such as: How do I know I'm ready to undergo testing? What do I need to do before contacting a genetic counselor? What can I expect for the genetic testing process?
Kristina’s story: Genetic testing, hope, and support in the face of familial Alzheimer’s genetics
In this interview, we hear from a member of the Youngtimers community whose son and husband were her inspiration to know whether she carried the genetic mutation that has plagued her family. Kristina talks about the decisions to pursue genetic testing, finding a genetic counselor through the VA, and what it was like to talk to family about her results.
Handbook: Talking with kids about Huntington's disease
This handbook, published by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, is intended to help families with Huntington’s Disease (HD) communicate openly about HD with the children, teens and young adults in their family, to help them lead positive and satisfying lives, whatever their gene status. Because HD is a inherited, progressive brain disorders that affect families across generations just like familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), this handbook is recommended by some genetic counselors for families with FAD genetics.