Reagan's deterioration from Alzheimer's worsens Former president, 91, 'no longer knows who Nancy is' 08/11/2002 New York Daily News WASHINGTON - Former President Ronald Reagan is steadily slipping in his terminal battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to close friends and former associates. Sources close to Mr. Reagan report that his mental deterioration has accelerated in recent months. "He no longer knows who Nancy is," one source said, referring to his wife of 50 years. "Some days he seems to recognize her as someone who's familiar, but most of the time she's just a blank to him." Until a few...