Will there ever be a cure?

A friend of mine asked me that question the other day, about Alzheimer's Disease. It's a very good question. With all the years of research, awareness and efforts on the part of a lot of people pushing for a cure for cancer, there still isn't one. I don't know that there will ever be one. It makes me wonder if we are being duped by the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. I mean, do they want a cure for cancer? Look at the money they would lose. Yes, there are treatments, and that's where the money is. Get the patients to commit to continuous treatment.

Well, my friend and I feel it's the same with Alzheimer's Disease. Research is being done to come up with pills to alleviate memory loss, and research is being done to come up with early detection. So, what does that mean? The patients will be hustled back and forth from clinics, physicians, and pharmacies for treatment. I'm not saying that if there is a way to stem the disease they shouldn't do it. By all means, whatever can help the patient and caregivers, I'm for. But, I don't hold out much hope that there will be a cure. To my way of thinking, we need to focus on the here and now. My focus is on the caregivers, because without them, Alzheimer's patients would not have a chance. I believe in making the patient's life as serene, happy, and fulfilled as possile, not necessarily to prolong their life. Quality is better than quantity. That's why I am using the proceeds from book sales to give aid to caregivers and families confronting Alzheimer's.