Blood test captures 90% of early Alzheimer's.

Husband & I have seen how Alzheimer changes your loved from a loving person to a hateful one.
You never know who you are waking up in the morning,, a loving parent or someone who thinks you are his brother.
Then are the unexpected hits, fighting with you till you can talk them down.

So Yes, we would have the blood tests & pay for them if we have to!
 
Sliverfox said:
Husband & I have seen how Alzheimer changes your loved from a loving person to a hateful one.
You never know who you are waking up in the morning,, a loving parent or someone who thinks you are his brother.
Then are the unexpected hits, fighting with you till you can talk them down.

So Yes, we would have the blood tests & pay for them if we have to!
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I agree. I don't think most are aware of the changes that can happen. I was a nurse's aide. And cute Nana would bite, kick, punch, spit, throw food, and smash dishes, when I tried to feed her supper. And a 90 year old woman can beat the hell out of you. What is even worse for families, some can't remember their children, most are not prepared for those changes.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I agree. I don't think most are aware of the changes that can happen. I was a nurse's aide. And cute Nana would bite, kick, punch, spit, throw food, and smash dishes, when I tried to feed her supper. And a 90 year old woman can beat the hell out of you. What is even worse for families, some can't remember their children, most are not prepared for those changes.
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I was intimately familiar with a sufferer of vascular dementia --my husband. I can tell you that his personality did not change. He was aware of his condition and very distressed by it. His problem was short-term memory.
 
My husband's father was one example, that I mentioned.
M father was more like what gruntlabor mentioned.

He would sit around all day watching tv,,not saying anything.
Really didn't say much of anything,, never wanted to hug.
Finally hired some one to bath him.

He had denture problems,, soft foods were good.
Ate lot of meatloaf,, don't care if I make another one.

He went into a care home, was there about 5 months.
Fell & broke his hip, had surgery ,died 3 days later at age 100. :cry: :cry:
Three months short of turning 101.
 
I've read some about this, and got the impression that the results are truly promising toward a path of early diagnosis and preventative type treatment. I don't know the facts but the articles I read implied that the blood test is very expensive and not generally available yet. Hopefully it will become more readily available and enhance treatment.
 
We have an extended family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago, and have been witness to a drastic decline of a vibrant active person who for all appearances was healthy. When I read of this new blood test diagnostic tool I admit to having mixed a opinion. Given that I an important link in my wife's healthcare I take a look at medical progression in diagnosis and treatment very carefully. I'm also fortunate to have a skilled MD in the family whom I can gain knowledge from. Asking questions and getting clear answers in terms I understand is so very valuable.
 
Once a medication to slow down Alzheimer’s is developed then it makes sense to me to take the test. The ones now that are supposed to help don’t work to well in my experience from watching friends with the disease.
 
I would only take the test if there was a vaccine or something out there, that could prevent Alzheimer's. Otherwise, what's the point?

Alzheimer's usually takes years to manifest itself. It doesn't just appear overnight. What's the point of making people worried and depressed prematurely? And perhaps unnecessarily, as the test probably would miss a lot of cases.
 
Sunny said:
I would only take the test if there was a vaccine or something out there, that could prevent Alzheimer's. Otherwise, what's the point?

Alzheimer's usually takes years to manifest itself. It doesn't just appear overnight. What's the point of making people worried and depressed prematurely? And perhaps unnecessarily, as the test probably would miss a lot of cases.
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... also it's been shown at autopsy that some people with severe brain lesions and blockages have simply created new pathways and were as sharp as they'd ever been.
 

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