They asked the National Institute of Health to host a panel and endorse one test or the other. Alan Roses, the Duke University researcher who discovered the gene used for the Athena test. What a surprise, the Athena test was endorsed. Dennis Selkoe, the Harvard scientist who supposedly made a non-bias decision about which Alzheimer's blood test worked best. So the next time you read about a magic pill to prevent or cure Alzheimer's disease, be very skeptical.
Incontinence is loss of bladder and bowel control.
While it may be fairly common for number of the elderly, it usually can be kept under control through medications, exercise or surgery. It can cause skin breakdown and urinary tract infections. It is expensive and burden some, and can lead to social isolation, increased dependency and finally, placement in a care home. If you are taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's, use every resource available. It is an extremely difficult job.