The vanishing family

All members of one family had 50-50 odds of developing dementia. This is their story.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 23, 2023 Every member of this family has a 50-50 chance of inheriting a cruel genetic mutation — which would mean disappearing into dementia in middle age. Those who don't carry it are in the clear; those who do pass the same risk to their children. Photo illustration by Najeebah Al-Ghadban This is the story of what it's like to live with those odds. → Sign up for The New York Times Magazine newsletter. Get the best of each issue with cover stories, long reads and columns like Talk, Diagnosis and Eat. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018