Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are heartbreaking conditions that rob people of their very minds. These diseases are being aggressively studied to determine the underlying causes and to find cures for them. So-called “normal aging” is not considered to be in the same category as those other maladies. Aging is not defined as a disease by the medical establishment. This stems from the observation that, if people live long enough, they inevitably suffer some cognitive decline. Thus, cognitive decline must be normal at advanced ages, and nothing can be done about it. It is a waste of time and effort to even try. Continue reading →