An Alzheimers researcher in Utah has had what she considers very significant success in eradicating Alzheimers in mice (no, don't ask how the mice got it!) by using an existing drug - Paclitaxel! ...
This is an interesting 'watch' too .... tho I know my Grandmother died of a mix of dementia/old age way before 1979 ..... back then, dementia was really considered a part of aging (ohhh they're just getting old - they are away with the fairies ...). But very interesting to listen to this!!