Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Like many things...

This blog used to be awesome and now it is sad. Sad it is ignored, sad in its content and sad the platform as a whole is declining. So much I would rather write here than on fb or other places. Or even say face to face (mask to mask) with someone. Yesterday I spoke in Arabic to someone and reminded another of the years I spend being a health physicist and involved in radiation safety. It reminded me of a time I was smart, professional and a high earner. But all these memories came back as I was doing administrative work for $17 bucks per hour, being bossed around by people I used to boss around. At first I felt angry, then sad, then resigned and finally humbled. I am where I am due to my choices. But for a few hours yesterday I was sad because of my choices.

3 to 7 years.

80% of individuals with MCI convert to AD within 3 to 7 years. Having both APOE4 allelles increases your risk 12 fold. Diagnosed with MCI t...