Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Former SCOTUS Justice Sandra Day O'Conner retired 12 years ago to care for her husband who had Alzheimer's. She has it too. Sad ending?
Former SCOTUS Justice Sandra Day O'Conner retired 12 years ago to care for her husband who had Alzheimer's. She has it too. Sad ending?
She is retiring from public life but while she still could she wanted to let folks know why she would no longer be available or accessible. For your information.
I just felt so very bad for her. Having had to go through it with her husband and now having to go through it herself. It seems so very unfair. That both your folks went through the same thing also seems very unfair to me. Condolences . My dad passed away at 54 from a heart attack. My mom lived to be 95 and became senile and suffered with dementia. Sigh. I wish there were a way to prevent it and not just have to accept and live with it. Thank you for your reply L! :)
It is a terrible diagnosis to receive because there is absolutely nothing that can be done about it. My dad was 93 when he died and my mom was also 93 hen she died five years later.
Indeed. When you get a diagnosis with no hope for improvement it must be devastating. Any other members of your family have it L? Thank you for your reply! :)
I think they already have meds that will actually do that L. I don't know the name of the drug(s) but I think I've read something to that effect. I don't how much it slows it down though. Whether it's months or years. One day there will be a med that people can take to prevent the forming of whatever they call that stuff that sticks to the brain cells. Calculus or something? Just like the statin drugs prevent the forming of cholesterol in the heart. One day some day will be here! Thank you for your reply L.! :)
If the condition is diagnosed early, there are drugs that can be given, but they are not always very effective. What you're thinking of is called "plaque." It builds up on brain cells. Finding a drug that will prevent plaque from forming would be the best solution. Let's hope they find it sooner rather than later. Happy Thursday. :)
Right you are sweetie. Plaque. Where did I come up with calculus fer cryin' out loud? Thank you for the info. I appreciate it L! :) Isn't plaque what also builds up on the teeth causing the gums to go south? Oy vey! :)
This post was edited by RosieG at October 25, 2018 1:53 PM MDT
LOL ... I've been that far out in left field once or twice myself. Yes, plaque builds up on your teeth, but I'm not sure whether or not it's the same plaque.
It's just gunky stuff that causes problems if it builds up. Since statins were invented I think that problem has been mitigated for cholesterol. We eat butter and cheese and our cholesterol readings are always very good. We each take one atorvastatin pill each day! Hopefully one day they'll have a pill that will do the same thing for the brain. Prevent the build up of plaque. Thank you for your reply L! :)
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