Information and opinions on Alzheimer's from Mary at OurAlzheimers.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/49464 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/49464/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/49464 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/49464/46885/i-m-there Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:45:18 -0400 Mary About 2 years ago I started to loose my sence of smell.  If what I was eating wasn't strongly seasoned I had a bland taste, too.  2 months ago I was examined by a specialist after having a MRI.  I am in the early stages of Alzheimers.  I have gotten lost 2 times while driving and my husband has now taken my car keys away.  Sometimes I feel like crying because I have lost my independence and my job because of my memory... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/49464/46885/i-m-there