In late 2007, British best-selling sci-fi author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease called posterior cortical atrophy. This degenerative brain disorder causes the nerve cells in the back of the brain to die gradually. Eventually along with vision impairments, the individual experiences memory loss, disorientation and sometimes hallucinations. [...]
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A “desirable” way to die?
Posted in aging, alzheimer's disease, death and dying, health care, sociology, tagged aging, alzheimer's disease, death and dying, health care, sociology on April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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