Winner of 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature Has Dementia

By Christine Kennard, Health Pro Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature, has dementia. One of the most highly regarded writers in the world, Colombian Garcia Marquez has written many books, but the most famous, and arguably the most brilliant and is 'One Thousand Years of Solitude'. The book, first pub...

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

7/25/12 12:03pm

I recently finished one of his amazing books, Christine. I will need to catch up on the rest. Thanks for sharing this information. People need to be reminded that the most brilliant among us are susceptible to AD. IQ and talent, have nothing to do with our risk of developing the disease.

Take care,

Carol

Dorian Martin, Health Guide

7/25/12 12:46pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. I love his books, which have transported me to different countries and different times. Thank you for sharing this information.

Dorian

DrNoSA

7/25/12 3:49pm

Based on the recent reports from the Alzheimer's Conference in Vancover, I suggest Garcia Marquez undergo a sleep study and treat with CPAP if positive for Sleep Apnea. It's possible the disease may slow or even reverse if it's not too advanced.

7/31/12 9:42am

So sorry to learn about this.

One thing I feel sad about this is that most people just write off the years of the sickness dementia. I agree it is a shame that the writer can no longer write. It is just like my late FIL. He wrote all his life for brain research and in the end he stopped writing and he had stopped for at least 10 years. The sad part is he didn't really realize it and continued to try to work. Of course it was not possible.

However, caregivers did mention that they loved my late FIL and that he was nice and etc. My husband also wants to mention his Dad when he was at good health before AD.

We need to know that the rest of their life was/will still be part of their lives. This requires comfort care and companionship. I hope most people don't just remember the glorious part of their lives.

Regards,
NC

Christine Kennard, Health Pro

8/ 2/12 4:36am

Hi Nina

Thank you so much for your comments. I agree that it is very important to see and value all parts of person, not only when they made big contributions to their work and interests, but when they became 'less able'.

It gave me comfort when my father died to remember all the different phases of his life. It is such an emotional time for you right now. All my best wishes to you and your family.

Christine

Winner of 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature Has Dementia

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