Monday, March 9, 2009

Alzheimer's treatment shows promise

NBC-2.com
LEE COUNTY: There is a promising new treatment in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and the study is happening in Southwest Florida.

Next month, Betty and Ed Mills will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary.

In all their years together no challenge is bigger than this one: Betty is living with Alzheimer's.

"It's a shock. You're not sick. You feel good," said Betty.

The signs of the disease are there.

"I can't remember what we did two days ago," said Betty.

For someone having lived with Alzheimer's for a decade, Betty is doing well.

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