[lee martell]

Wow, so he was stricken with Alzheimers rather early (to me) at the age of 58. That must have been frightening. Maybe this trait runs in his family, so perhaps he was not totally surprised. Looks like he made the most of his God given talents. R.I.P.

[Mears]

“Wow, so he was stricken with Alzheimers rather early (to me) at the age of 58.”

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If you haven’t read “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova,do so.It’s about early Alzheimers.

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[CH3CN]

My oldest sister died of AD at age 56, having been struck with it about age 40. You are correct in that it can run in families especially if there is a Maternal X link. All of us sister had boy children, so the link is now gone, thank God. The rest of us sisters are all over 55 yoa, so we know we won’t get the early onset if we get it at all.

[Cry if I Wanna]

Here is some breaking news on how uric acid may be part of the solution when it comes to Alzheimers Disease.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/03/10/gout-yes-gout-may-provide-protection-against-alzheimers-disease/

[Robert A Cook PE]

We shall miss him.