Alzheimer disease, also called Alzheimer's disease or AD, is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms worsen over time and make daily tasks harder. There is no cure, but research like ours hopes to find some of the genetic and social determinants of health so that the symptoms of AD can be delayed and treated.
The Haines Lab at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is part of an international genetics research project (DAWN) looking for connections between ancestral traits and disease susceptibility.
For our part in the ancestry study (DAWN at CWRU) we are looking for
- Individuals with memory loss (like dementia) or AD
- Individuals age 60+ who do not have memory loss
The Haines Lab is also conducting Alzheimer research looking at the genetics of families.The family studies are looking for:
- Anyone over age 50 with at least 1 living relative who has memory problems (like dementia) or AD
- Anyone under age 60 diagnosed with “early-onset” memory problems (sometimes called “early-onset dementia” or “early-onset AD”)
Joining and sharing these studies will help researchers around the country in the fight
against AD. If you qualify to participate, you will do a two-hour interview on your memory, health, and family history. We will then do a small blood draw. This can be done in the comfort of your home, or you can meet with us on campus. At the end, you’ll get a gift card in appreciation!
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Joining or sharing this study will help researchers around the world in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease.
- You will review and sign a consent form with the a member of our Community Outreach and Enrollment Team
- The team member will have an in-depth conversation with you about your own and your family members' health history. They will also walk you through some memory assessment activities. We want to be sure to get all of this information right so please allow two hours for the assessment and interview.
- They will then draw a small amount of blood to be analyzed. This part is quick!
- At the end, you will get a gift card in appreciation!