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[Clansgian AT wmconnect.com]

> So now, on the other end of life, do you think Alzheimer's in a
> neurological disorder or are those old folks just willfully gaga?
> 

Being of an idiopathic etiology doen't mean it's subjective.  And at present 
it's still idiopathic.

When an person displaying the syndrome of Alzheimer's is in a confused state, 
you cannot talk, bribe, conjole, or distract them out of that state.  This 
isn't true of the indicators for dsylexia.  So whatever comparison you are 
going 
for here is moot.

Also, I'm sure you are aware of the current research that shows that people 
who stay mentally active and interested in things all their lives are far 
less 
likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's.