New breakthrough in Alzheimer's Disease

[sw33tb3rry]

For your information

I thought I would post this because it is very interesting and I am very proud to be a part of this research. That's my boss in the interview!!!
Please watch video!

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/gene-variant-could-play-central-role-in-alzheimer-s-disease-1.1038990#

I dont know how to post it as a link to the video sorry.

[babyblue3]

That's very interesting! I always get excited when there are any kind of breakthroughs in medicine.

[eSS]

Good to see he mentioned that they can now see the signs beforehand and prevent it from happening. From having a grandmother that has quite severe dementia, it's nice to see work is being done to find a cure. Not much was told to us when dealing with her. Was just told to make sure she takes her meds

[mathew.poulos]

horrible disease that effects millions

+10000000000000

[peterm15]

I didn't read the article yet, but I will.

I will say though that my grandmother ( who passed away a couple years ago) had Alzheimer's) and it is horrible. The main problem that we had was that when the entire family ( 5 kids and 6 grand kids ) went to see her doctor to explain the symptoms we were seeing, he, 1 didnt believe us, 2, gave a test that consisted of 3 questions like what day is it and how many kids she has.

She passed that test and was deemed sane.
Less then 6 months later she had full fledge Alzheimer's. And died less then 2 years later.

We have been told multiple times to sue both the doc and the hospital that allowed her to break her hip twice( told by hospital legal reps) , but frankly we just want her to rest in peace.

Alzheimer's is a horrible illness that needs to be taken more seriously. Especially since I'm sure I will suffer one day as its on both sides of my family.

[eSS]

I didn't read the article yet, but I will.

I will say though that my grandmother ( who passed away a couple years ago) had Alzheimer's) and it is horrible. The main problem that we had was that when the entire family ( 5 kids and 6 grand kids ) went to see her doctor to explain the symptoms we were seeing, he, 1 didnt believe us, 2, gave a test that consisted of 3 questions like what day is it and how many kids she has.

She passed that test and was deemed sane.
Less then 6 months later she had full fledge Alzheimer's. And died less then 2 years later.

We have been told multiple times to sue both the doc and the hospital that allowed her to break her hip twice( told by hospital legal reps) , but frankly we just want her to rest in peace.

Alzheimer's is a horrible illness that needs to be taken more seriously. Especially since I'm sure I will suffer one day as its on both sides of my family.

Truly sorry to hear that my friend. Our doctor did the same questioning part but just have her some pills to take. We were all surprised that that's all he recommended. It gets bad sometimes when she can't remember who we are or she'll talk about my grandfather coming home soon though he died like 17 years ago

If it helps my family is plagued with sickness and illness as well. I was diagnosed with CHF (congestive heart failure at 21-all those years of smoking took a toll)

[peterm15]

Truly sorry to hear that my friend. Our doctor did the same questioning part but just have her some pills to take. We were all surprised that that's all he recommended. It gets bad sometimes when she can't remember who we are or she'll talk about my grandfather coming home soon though he died like 17 years ago

If it helps my family is plagued with sickness and illness as well. I was diagnosed with CHF (congestive heart failure at 21-all those years of smoking took a toll)

Im sorry but I can't be the light at the end for you. Unfortunately it only gets worse.
My grandmother mostly remembered me, but forgot most others. She did once in a while think I was her brother ( who died in the late 40's ) or her cousin James ( who dies in 1939 on a British battle ship, both of which I'm named after)
I urge you to spend the time that you can getting to know her and her past. The funny thing for me is I never knew so much about my history until she was I'll and willing to speak.

I am very sorry to hear about your illness. Sometimes things are out of our control and through no fault of our own get passed down( like CHF) I just hope one day the come up with a cure for everything to allow people to live a long happy life without having to worry about what their long lost relatives gave them.

[eSS]

I figured it would only get worse. Kinda funny story but we usually send my grandmother to Florida during winter as she cant handle the cold as much these days. So I was the one escorting her there. When we got to the customs she at the moment decided to ask, "who are you and where are you taking me" all in front of the immigrations officers. Had to go into full details about her condition and who I was and what not.

Theres some days she'll know who I am and others where she wont have a clue. If im in my full security tactical gear for work she'll think I'm a police officer here to arrest my uncle who was arrested a while ago. She'll tell me, "he's not here" or "he's at the brewery" (back home in Guyana). Or if I finally tell her who I am she'll say, "Thats nonsense, Sandy (my mom) is too young to have a child. Shes only seventeen" That was when she first came to Canada when my mom was that age. I find it wild how it works that she remembers all this stuff from the past and mixes it up with today. Sad but fascinating none the less.

[sw33tb3rry]

Its truly heartbreaking reading all your stories!!! Hang in there, hopefully soon someone will discover what this diease is actually about and maybe potentially all your questions will get answered.

[leungalv]

I'm glad advances are being made, it is quite sad. I don't think my grandmother has alzheimer's, but she's starting to lose her memory and gets confused very easily. The other day she was telling her physiotherapist that I was a "City Planner" :( :( I'm not a city planner ... She sometimes can't remember what she had for breakfast / lunch. I'm thinking it is PTSD since grandpa passed away last year after 70 years of being married ...

[peterm15]

Have her checked.

Does she obsess over something ( like keys)?

[sw33tb3rry]

I'm glad advances are being made, it is quite sad. I don't think my grandmother has alzheimer's, but she's starting to lose her memory and gets confused very easily. The other day she was telling her physiotherapist that I was a "City Planner" :( :( I'm not a city planner ... She sometimes can't remember what she had for breakfast / lunch. I'm thinking it is PTSD since grandpa passed away last year after 70 years of being married ...

Definately, have her checked out. Sounds like some sort of dementia to me. Sorry to hear this though

[leungalv]

Definately, have her checked out. Sounds like some sort of dementia to me. Sorry to hear this though

Ya, my dad thinks it's just senile dementia ... plus, she's 94. Yet she still lives alone an manages her own life ... not in a seniors home. There are some things which she's sharp as a knife ... remembers to pay all bills on time, the rent on time. Then there are things which she's really foggy about ... quite sad actually, it's been a tough year since gramps passed, but I digress


Have her checked.

Does she obsess over something ( like keys)?

No ... just her arthritic pain ... but she's been doing that for about 2 years now ... before my gramps passed away.