it s being described as momentous a major trial of an experimental dementia drug has shown for the first time that the progression of early stage alzheimer s can be slowed down. the effects of the treatment were small, but have prompted huge excitement among researchers. our medical editor, fergus walsh, reports. dementia is the most feared condition among older people, but mavis, who is 88, is enjoying her retirement, such as coffee mornings, despite a diagnosis of early stage alzheimer s. i don t feel old, i don t feel tired particularly. we enjoy life together, and i ve got family which i absolutely adore and enjoy them. life, i think, is rather nice. mavis short term memory is badly affected, and she increasingly relies on her husband, rodney. what are you going to do with yourself today?
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