Peter Falk Dies, He had Alzheimer's Disease

I loved "Columbo". Never missed an episode. I love it when Peter Falk would start to walk away from a suspect he was interviewing and then walk back to

the person and say, One more question." Along with millions of others I hope that a cure can be found for this horrible disease. And it's SO important that

folks diagnosed with Alzheimer's get into a clinical trial because that is where the cure will come from. And without people stepping up to the plate to get into

a clinical trial there will never be a cure.

Peter Falk Dies, He had Alzheimer's Disease

Chip Gerber

I found myself thinking about Chip Gerber on and off throughout the day today. But I couldn't remember that his name was Chip. I remembered how I loved to read his blog, especially about

how he looked forward to his trips to Mexico. But I couldn't remember his name to find his blog.

This afternoon when I did a google search I found Chip's blog. But it only went through part of 2007. Further searching took me to the Alzheimer's Discussion Board where I found he had passed away in 2009. I will miss Chip. He was a nice guy and a fighter for Alzheimer's and Lewy

Body Disease. He was an activist and a neat person. I feel sad right now.

My Recent Alzheimer's Setback

I couldn't go to work yesterday. I woke up feeling weak, lightheaded and dizzy. Later, I started feeling extremely nauseated. I had a similar event about two weeks ago. It lasted for 6-8 hours and then I was fine.

This time, Larry called my neurologist and left a message. The doctor called back in about 10 minutes and told me to stop the Exelon patch for and make an appointment to see him in two weeks.

Since I have to be on my alzheimer's medication for 3 months in order to be considered for a clinical trial, I am disappointed. I don't know if the doctor will change the dosage, change the medication or what. I just hope it doesn't affect my ability to get into the research program.

Heck, for all I know it might not even be the Exelon that is causing the problem.

Gordon