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To: TigersEye
My mother is 85, has smoked for about 60 years, does not have any cancers but does have Alzheimer’s.

My mom died of Alzheimer's disease at 82. She never smoked, drank, became obese, had any cancers, etc. I am quickly coming to the conclusion that whether or not one gets Alzheimer's is a roll of the dice, nothing more.

13 posted on 12/03/2012 6:06:00 AM PST by LSAggie
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To: LSAggie

The latest research is pointing to a genetic connection. (sorry to say that for both of us) A particular genetic configuration leaves one susceptible to degeneration of the myelin sheath (protective covering) on nerve cells in the brain. I have a gut feeling that this is a problem they’re going to find a solution for but I couldn’t put a date on how soon it will happen. I’m sorry you and your mom had to go through that. It’s a nightmare for everyone.


20 posted on 12/03/2012 11:45:23 AM PST by TigersEye (Who is John Galt?)
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