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My husband was diagnosed 4 months ago with cerebral atrophy. The doc does not use the term Alzheimers as that can apparently only be diagnosed after death, but I call it that for simplicity. His short term memory is getting very bad at times. I wont let him drive as his brain might be too slow if an emergency arises. Doc has not prescribed any drugs for him. I doubt if they would do much good at his age and the way he is now.

You got mine aswell!! :o) jude sarf wales xx

Have signed and got confirmation email. My mother suffered this terrible illness. Linda

Just signed and waiting for my email. I work with the elderly so have some experience of this awful condition.

Will sign before I log off, caz xxxx

I just signed hazelx

All signed up and name is already on the patition:))) I may not live in the UK but my nan, mum and dad do. Would hate to think they would have to suffer when there is something out there that may be able to help them!! Fiona. x

I've signed :-)

All done. I also not living in Britain. I put expat. & address in France. Took a little while for confirmation e-mail to come through but it has at long last. My mum on one of the drugs, she is lucky. Hilary.

Ok got it now, I am a British citizen but live in the US now. Do I put Expatriate? Makes me feel as though I'm not British any more though:( Fiona. x

Over 100,000 people will develop dementia this year; yet NICE has completely ignored the devastating effect that this decision will have not just on these people but their carers too. I would ask that this flawed decision be urgently reviewed. If you agree with this statement go to: http://petitions(.)pm(.)gov(.)uk/alzheimerdrugs/ and register your name. Easy to do and thank you, your support is VITAL. Linda x

By signing an online petition re the withdrawal of Alzheimer's drugs. See below. Update page 2.