Getting old comes to us all, and though it definitely has its own pleasures there's no getting away from the fact that it brings challenges too. For example, none of us wants to suffer from Alzheimers Disease with all its accompanying indignities, and yet as we live longer the statistics suggest it is on the increase.
Of course, we tend to associate dementia and the other perils of old age with elderly people. Yet this is not a uniquely human disease, as a certain writer by name of Vladi points out.
If you haven't yet encountered this dark and handsome gentleman, you've been missing a treat. He is a most eloquent writer who tackles a whole range of weighty and fun issues, always with impeccable style and a wry sense of humour. He also happens to be a cat -- a fact I only mention so bluntly for its relevance to the topic in hand.
You see, it is Vladi's insider view as a feline, plus his (how can I put this delicately?) vintage status that makes him the obvious person... err... cat to tell us about feline Senile Dementia in Alzheimer's and Cats. As he explains, just like us, cats are living longer. Which makes them more susceptible to feline Alzheimers. The results can be similar, with cats experiencing senior moments and needing a little patience and gentle handling. Happily, in Vladi's case, it certainly sounds as if 'the woman who feeds him' gives him plenty of both.
Interestingly, the preventative measures for cats are pretty much the same as those we might take with regard to our own health. What I love about Vladi's message is that he shows that ageing humans and their feline companions can each help the other to stay agile in mind and body.
I've been a fan of Vladi's for some time now. He even has a Facebook account where he publishes his daily musings. Whether you are wondering about feline health issues or just enjoy cat-related topics, he should definitely be one of your first points of call!
Visit: Alzheimer's and Cats
Vladi is one of my favorite writers on Squidoo, Nicki. I had not seen this lens on Alzheimers, a very important topic. I think Vladi is very with it, though, for a cat of 88, I mean 15.
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ReplyDeleteI was fortunate enough to meet Vladi's human during the Great Global Squidoo T-Shirt Tour of '09. His (and her) writing is fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful review! I love Vladi, he always gives me such good information and his sense of humor is just delightful.
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