Comments on: Alzheimer’s Disease: Treatment Directions

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:32:13 +0000

Excellent overview Kristen. My Mom was diagnosed in 1997 at age 53. She lived 11 yrs. The first drug – Aricept afforded us many more “good” yrs. I am hopeful there will be more on the horizon. Hug your Moms for Mother’s Day!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:06:13 +0000

I love you. nice job on your essay. everything you wrote is completely true.

By: Ed Batista

Ed Batista — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:50:25 +0000

Kudos to Kristin, Alvaro. And small world: I grew up in the same area. Nice to see a connection with Central PA.

By: Alvaro

Alvaro — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:57:59 +0000

Hello Carol, thank you for sharing. We are sorry about that.

Yes, research is crucial, as is helping build a more prevention-oriented culture. Already today, there is enough evidence suggesting lifestyle factors that can reduce significantly the probability of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms. All awareness programs, such as those by the Alzheimer’s Foundation, AARP, Dana Foundation, and more, are very important.

By: Carol D. O'Dell

Carol D. O'Dell — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:13:11 +0000

The numbers will continue to grow as more and more people get this monstrous disease.

I experienced it firsthand with my mother who spent the last three years of her life in my home–with Alzheimer’s.

Research is crucial. We have to combat this disease from all angles–and societies need to add more pressure and demand so that research and development will continue–and hopefully make significant progress.

~Carol D. O’Dell
Author of Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir