1949 Time Magazine cover.
Posted on 05/27/2006 1:10:58 PM PDT by gopwinsin04
Elizabeth Taylor Has Alzheimer's
May 26, 2006 1:45 p.m. EST
Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter
(BANG) - Elizabeth Taylor is reportedly suffering from Alzheimer's disease. According to reports, the Oscar-winning legend - who has been suffering from dementia for several months - has in fact been struck down by thedegenerating illness.
A friend told: "Elizabeth is now beingtreated for early stages of Alzheimer's...At this point there is very little that can be done. She confided to her specialists that she finds herself more and more confused."
The 74-year-old screen legend, who has survived a brain tumour and severalstrokes, is alleged to often feel delusional because of the condition which affects the memory of sufferers.
The source added: "Liz wakes up sometimes and really doesn't know where she is and she's scared."
(Excerpt) Read more at allheadlinenews.com ...
I wonder if all the booze and pills had something to do with it.
12 posted on 05/27/2006 3:21:10 PM CDT by Blood Taco
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Is there any illness this woman has NOT had?
She's a survivor, to say the least.
I can't spell it out for you any better.....you are lost.
Not to make light of this situation at all, but the way you worded that sentence made me chuckle. It sounds like the woman had Alzheimers as a part-time job. :)
God bless you for your care for her. It sounds like you felt deeply for her and I'm sure she knew that even though she was confused about so many other things.
For Elizabeth Taylor, things can only get better, to quote her buddy, Sir Elton John. As wacky as she is, Alzheimer's shouldn't change things much. She's always been out of it.
Maybe she can join Michael Jackson now.
She hasn't done anything significant since LBJ was president, and she sucked then.
That was uncalled for.
Saw this news and thought of how you enjoy movie watching. Ping.
Dementias
Dementia, which is characterized by confusion, memory loss, and disorientation, is not an inevitable part of growing old. In fact, only 15 percent of older Americans suffer from this condition. Of that number, an estimated 60 percent suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a progressive mental deterioration for which no cause or cure has been found.
The other 40 percent of all dementias can be caused by:
Complications of chronic high blood pressure, blood vessel disease or a previous stroke. Deterioration is in steps rather than in a steady progression. Parkinson's disease, which generally begins with involuntary and small tremors or problems with voluntary movements. Dementia may occur when the disease is severe or very advanced.
I spoke truth, and you spoke personal offense.
I prefer truth.
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I may have mispoke.I should have used the term memory loss instead of dementia
Yeah, you are right. It has been a while since I took English Comp 101. If you can believe it I got an A in the course. No offense taken though. Thank you for your kind words.
What you spoke was your opinion. On a thread discussing a terminal illness the actress has acquired.
So now we know you didn't like Liz Taylor and will write negative things about her on a thread about her Alzheimers.
Isn't that special..
Thank you, you are very kind. :0)
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof with Paul Newman, classic.
I don't wish this on anybody.
Our thoughts are with you Liz.
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