Genetic Counseling and Testing for Dementia

A genetic counseling appointment is a supportive and guided discussion to address questions or concerns on a patient’s genetic risk for a disease.

During the consultation, our genetic counselor will:

• Talk with you about your personal and family medical history.
• Provide information on the potential impact of genetic testing, including possible need for specialized healthcare.
• Provide information on the genetic test options available to you.
• Act as your patient advocate by listening to your needs and concerns regarding your inherited risks.

After your genetic test results are available, our genetic counselor will:

• Review the results of the tests with you and answer your questions.
• Offer you supportive counseling, if needed.
• Help you inform family members who may also be at risk.
• Provide you with more information or referrals to local resources.