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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2004
Page
2
Ronald Reagan writes a public letter detailing his Alzheimer's diagnosis and cancer history. He urges awareness, reflects on family burdens, and affirms plans to continue public service and outdoor life with support from Nancy and friends. He expresses faith in America’s future.
A concise report notes memory impairment language difficulty and judgment issues with social withdrawal low mood and terror. It records the presence of impaired spontaneity and social challenges as observed factors requiring assessment.
Ronald Reagan, the 69 year old former president, faced a March 30 1981 assassination scare that left a bullet near his heart and a 12 day hospital stay. Later cancer tests revealed a colon growth removed in 1985. He also fought skin cancer prostate enlargement and Dupuytrens contracture, with health affecting public appearances in later years.
Alzheimer's disease, blamed for the death of former President Reagan, remains incurable with no proven treatment to halt its damage to memory and personality. About 4 million Americans are affected now, rising to an estimated 14 million by mid century without a cure or prevention. Aging is the largest risk factor, with cases doubling every five years after 65 and approaching half beyond 85.
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