The psychological toll of early onset Alzheimer's disease – abc13.com (TX)
ABCNews MATT DAVIS, M.D.
Lisa Carbo knew something was wrong. The former registered nurse from Metairie, La., began experiencing difficulty in remembering how to perform various functions at her job. Multitasking became harder. Eventually she was written up for poor performance, prompting her to seek medical help.
Carbo was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in November 2007, at the age of 53.
Before her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Carbo had plans for her golden years. “I hoped to semi-retire, spend the rest of [my] life with someone, continue to be productive, travel,” she said. “I love animals, I had planned to do a lot more volunteering with animal shelters.”
via The psychological toll of early onset Alzheimer’s disease – 5/13/09 – Houston News – abc13.com.
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No Comments | Category: Alzheimer's, Wandering |
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