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20. Yes, it is a coincidence.

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Wed Apr 10, 2013, 10:17 AM

Apr 2013

I hope you never have to deal with a relative with dementia.

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Is it coincidental that both Reagan and Thatcher had dementia? [View all] BlueStreak Apr 2013 OP

It's not a communicable disease defacto7 Apr 2013 #1

No. They were just both old. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #2

i don't know. i think clones might have the same characteristics and defects. eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #76

The coincidence is they both grew old BainsBane Apr 2013 #3

Alz's is very very sad to watch Bryn Apr 2013 #4

I'm not wishing it on anybody. They had it. BlueStreak Apr 2013 #8

The unforgivable issue here Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #52

Agreed. Anyone with their finger on the potential button needs to be mentally competent. Butterbean Apr 2013 #61

And the press surely knew as well BlueStreak Apr 2013 #72

I found it karmic and MOST satisfying when I read an article about his fading days calimary Apr 2013 #5

Beautifully written and so true. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #7

Thank you. calimary Apr 2013 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #11

+100! n/t Lugnut Apr 2013 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author TimberValley Apr 2013 #22

There's one problem with all of that Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #31

True enough. All we get is a very small consolation. calimary Apr 2013 #41

BTW Floyd_Gondolli Apr 2013 #45

I forget where I read that, dammit! But it made a powerful impression. calimary Apr 2013 #47

I am afraid that I cannot take pleasure in the suffering of others Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #51

Fair enough. There are just a few people I've observed through my life - over whom I'm having calimary Apr 2013 #66

Yes...to all of that. PCIntern Apr 2013 #65

I'm in the beginning stages of dealing with dementia with my father. Butterbean Apr 2013 #6

I was exactly where you are two years ago, when my mom started her rapid decline into dementia Blaukraut Apr 2013 #28

Boy oh, boy...the anger issues sure do rear their ugly heads, don't they? Butterbean Apr 2013 #58

I am so sorry Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #53

Thanks. I'm learning to deal. It was shocking how fast he declined, which was unexpected. Butterbean Apr 2013 #56

Your theory only makes sense if conservatives have dementia at a higher rate than liberals. TimberValley Apr 2013 #10

Well, we haven't had any other Presidents with dementia recently. BlueStreak Apr 2013 #12

What if............ TimberValley Apr 2013 #21

If it happens, I'l consider it. The thesis is ... BlueStreak Apr 2013 #23

Medical authorities tell oldsters to do crossword puzzles; take college classes; develop new hobbies byeya Apr 2013 #43

From personal experience, I was getting forgetful, and getting on the treadmill Cleita Apr 2013 #71

I am not into conspiracy theories, however, let's say I was graham4anything Apr 2013 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author TimberValley Apr 2013 #59

I am not into conspiracy theories, however, what scans? Who released them? graham4anything Apr 2013 #62

Yes. It is a coincidence. BlueCheese Apr 2013 #13

...by the END of his term? notgoinback Apr 2013 #15

Welcome to DU, notgoinback! calimary Apr 2013 #16

It was the elephant in the room. BlueStreak Apr 2013 #18

The obvious point in your post is that the media was complicent. Boomerproud Apr 2013 #60

I never believed Reagan had alzheimer's. MelungeonWoman Apr 2013 #17

The average is seven years Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #55

My Grandma lived about 20 years after diagnosis. n/t cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #63

I am pretty sure that Maggie didn't have dementia when in office LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #19

I'll buy that. BlueStreak Apr 2013 #24

"Vascular dementia" -- that was my father's fate Kolesar Apr 2013 #29

Yes, succinct and accurate siligut Apr 2013 #40

Good points. Heywood J Apr 2013 #75

Yes, it is a coincidence. slackmaster Apr 2013 #20

I have. Several times. What's your point? BlueStreak Apr 2013 #25

I find your speculation in the OP odd and troubling. slackmaster Apr 2013 #30

As they say, your concern is duly noted BlueStreak Apr 2013 #35

1) AD, if that is what we are talking about, begins decades before diagnosis Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #26

Thank you. That's the kind of thing I was was wondering about BlueStreak Apr 2013 #27

Yeah, I could see that was what you were asking Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #33

To the indignation trolls, if one mentions sex, then one is automaticlaly a sexist BlueStreak Apr 2013 #36

As i wrote above, I think you are asking an honest question based on verified observations. byeya Apr 2013 #44

My observation is that dementia causes the real person to emerge uncensored Lydia Leftcoast Apr 2013 #32

I might disagree Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #34

Case in point, I had a coworker a few years back BlueStreak Apr 2013 #38

There is also the issue of disinhibition Duer 157099 Apr 2013 #39

The "Dirty Old Men" in nursing homes. hunter Apr 2013 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #37

I think they were just "dark, hollow people without a lick of empathy". bemildred Apr 2013 #42

If a President is willing to sign right wing free trade acts.... NCTraveler Apr 2013 #46

Anecdotally, my only grandparent to die from dementia-related illness was sadbear Apr 2013 #48

Reagan's mental deterioration began to manifest Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #49

Probably is a coincidence treestar Apr 2013 #50

Alzheimer's Facts and Figures DonViejo Apr 2013 #54

Crazy nickchorey Apr 2013 #64

Welcome to DU nickchorey! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #68

I keep asking that last question too. Cleita Apr 2013 #70

Make it three! *sigh* Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #78

No. And it's not coincidental that they ruined the lives of many British and American citizens. Lint Head Apr 2013 #67

I wonder if being stubborn and intractable is a sign that people will Cleita Apr 2013 #69

I don't know, but BECOMING stubborn and intractable BlueStreak Apr 2013 #73

I knew a well known actor who belonged to the Actors Guild when Reagan was President of the Guild Cleita Apr 2013 #74