Former New York Times Reporter on His Alzheimer's Diagnosis | Patient Perspectives | Being Patient

Phil Gutis, a former New York Times reporter and Alzheimer's advocate learned he has early-onset Alzheimer's at age 54 after enrolling in the Biogen trial several years ago.
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[@jimmoehring9919]

I have been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's two years ago and am currently in the midrange of it. I find daily activities very challenging and it gets frustrasion all the time. This disease runs on both sides of my family and I am currently 67 years old. I avoid crowds of people where I use to be really social. But when people talk to me it takes a minute or two for me to process what is being said or asked. I tell people that I have this disease and please give me a second to process. And at times when I do talk, sometimes the right words don't come out.

[@eileensheridan3057]

I know what you're going through my husband has alzheimer's i will say a prayer for you to fr pio

[@macclift9956]

@@eileensheridan3057 I wonder whether there isn't a link between Alzheimer's and routine medications such as sleeping tablets or medications to lower blood pressure (which mimics natural low blood pressure, a condition that makes one more vulnerable to Alzheimers; I'll leave a link to a video worth watching): ruclips.net/video/wqKfL3z5yM4/видео.html

[@TattedIrishxxx]

I am so so sorry… my heart breaks for you! 😢

[@hellawaits77NY]

Wishing Mr Gutis all the best.

[@mgray3130]

Oh my I am having the exact same thing.All memories from the past and it just keeps getting lost just like him

[@cynthia3536]

How are you doing?

[@Reaper1947]

Everyone at one point has to come to grips with just how weak and vulnerable we humans really are. You can feel sorry for anyone who is having problems like this guy, but keep in mind everyone will have to eventually face their own mortality. Personally, I fear Alzheimer's/dementia more than death. I've watched a couple of people lie in bed dying from cancer for a year or two, and thought WTF why? If and when I have to face that I will off myself. TheReaper!

[@nooralshehabi5487]

Can a 17year old get alzheimer's disease? I have the same symptoms this man have and I've been experiencing forgetfulness for more than 1 year .

[@luckyotter623]

It's hard to believe this man has Alzheimers at all. He's obviously very intelligent and has good masking skills.

[@MBT372]

Omg yes...we all have it then...scary

[@cynthia3536]

Is flossing bad?

[@MBT372]

No, it's the opposite

[@donpeace894]

Flossing you puzzy ?