http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2006/03/27/hnuns27.xml
Interesting article on research in Chicago.
Interesting article on research in Chicago.
Alzheimers Research On Nuns
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Thanks for posting this - yes, it is very interesting research with a unique population because of their lifestyles.
Though the population is unique, their exposure to dementia appears no different from that of the rest of us, if I read it correctly.
Though the population is unique, their exposure to dementia appears no different from that of the rest of us, if I read it correctly.
It does actually say somewhere that over the age of 85 you have a 50% chance of getting Alzheimers and that there is a strong genetic link. That is different to what I have read elsewhere, although I am by no means an expert and have only really started reading up on dementia in any great detail recently.
A sad story I stumbled across when looking at the nuns' story
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/m...S&grid=P8&xml=/health/2005/10/10/hdemen10.xml
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/m...S&grid=P8&xml=/health/2005/10/10/hdemen10.xml
Hi Noelphobic
A very sad story,I wonder how many many more there are like it.
Lives ruined through this lousy illness.
AD spares no one in a family apart from the poor sufferer.
Norman
A very sad story,I wonder how many many more there are like it.
Lives ruined through this lousy illness.
AD spares no one in a family apart from the poor sufferer.
Norman
What a sad story. Occasionally, when I am very down I will say "Yes Lionel has Alzheimer's, but I suffer from it"
Self pitying I know, but it hits you at times. Take care now, Connie
Self pitying I know, but it hits you at times. Take care now, Connie
