| Study Director |
Bruce Miller, MD and and Joel Kramer, PsyD |
| Sponsor |
Larry L. Hillblom Network |
| Purpose |
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how a healthy person
ages and what changes in the brain occur with aging. |
| Inclusion Criteria |
Aged 40-100 with minor or no memory problems |
| Exclusion Criteria |
Significant memory problems or diagnosis of a neurodegnerative disease |
| Testing |
A neurological examination, cognitive testing, blood draw for genetics
studies, interview with a study partner (someone who knows you well and can comment on any changes
over time in your memory, thinking, personality, or behavior), brain MRI and yearly follow-up
appointments |
| Frequency of Visits |
3-4 visits (12-16 hours total) of your time within a three month period, every year, for five years |
| Materials Needed Prior to Evaluation |
None |
| Costs |
No costs will be charged for any of the study procedures. |
