It has been said that Alzheimer's is the most challenging disease known to man. And it is. Striking without warning, this slow and insidious disease takes first the memory, then the abilities, and finally the essence of self. This is what it is like for a person with Alzheimer's. Everyday is one of failure.
Every moment is one of misconception and nightmarish reality.
Alzheimer's can develop at any age, although it is most frequently seen in people over the age of sixty five. There are no indicators that the disease has begun and for the most part, few people recognize the symptoms early on. To be honest, there are no confirmative tests to date. Most of the medical tech-knowledge revolves around process of elimination. Only upon autopsy is the actual diagnosis made when a pathologist confirms the presence of plaques and tangles.