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pnwmom

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8. About 50% over the age of 85, and that doesn't include other forms of dementia.

Tue Jan 10, 2012, 05:36 AM

Jan 2012

I'm not an ageist, just a realist who can remember Reagan's 2nd term.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/192584-age-specific-incidence-of-alzheimers-disease/

According to the Mayo Clinic, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease increases with age. Between the ages of 65 to 74, about 5 percent of people have Alzheimer's disease, but over the age of 85, about 50 percent of people have Alzheimer's. Over 90 percent of all cases of Alzheimer's disease occur in people aged 65 or older, says the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The Merck Manual states that on average, victims of Alzheimer's disease die about 7 years after their diagnosis.

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Reagan, at 69, was the oldest President ever to take office. [View all] pnwmom Jan 2012 OP

I don't think Paul will be sworn into the presidency any time soon quinnox Jan 2012 #1

Ron Paul already has Adult Dementia thelordofhell Jan 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Jan 2012 #3

About 50% over the age of 85, and that doesn't include other forms of dementia. pnwmom Jan 2012 #8

I'm 69 and the other day I walked out to my garage. It wasn't one of those "what did I come out Booster Jan 2012 #4

I have those and I'm 40 RockaFowler Jan 2012 #5

Thanks for that. Makes me feel much better. lol Booster Jan 2012 #6

so do i and i'm 33 JI7 Jan 2012 #9

His age and health have not been an issue because he is not considered to be a serious candidate Freddie Stubbs Jan 2012 #7