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Who Was Alzheimer’s Patient #1 ?

Alois Alzheimer and Auguste Deter
"She said, 'I have lost myself.' How did Doctor Alzheimer discover the heartbreaking disease of memory loss that bears his name? (Video+Article)

In this video, board-certified internist and geriatrician Dr. Marc from Louisville, Kentucky shares the story of Dr. Alois Alzheimer. Discover how Dr. Alzheimer documented his patient’s condition and identified it as a distinct form of dementia—one that would eventually bear his name.

Dr. Alzheimer first encountered Mrs. Auguste D. in 1901, when she was 51 years old. During their interaction, he asked her to repeat her name. She responded, “I have lost myself.” As Dr. Marc observes, that haunting statement poignantly captures the emotional turmoil and confusion experienced by many living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Leroi
Leroi
March 13, 2019 1:59 pm

This is not just a scientific found but also a heartwarming tale of one man's dedication to a woman "who lost herself" and setting a caring platform for the future scientific endeavors.Thank you

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Caring for dementias such as Alzheimer's among family and friends, Peter committed to help preserve the dignity of people affected by Alzheimer's. AlzheimersWeekly.com is the fruit of that commitment.

This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

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