It appears that he had some of 'brain incident' in 2004 or 2005, which was later thought to be a minor stroke. Since he posted in December 2007 that he had been 'newly diagnosed with the early onset of Alzheimers disease, this would probably mean about November 2007, or possibly a bit earlier.
You can find information on alzheimers disease from your local library, the internet and various support groups. It is best to start with the hospital they will have a wealth of information.
You can find Terry Pratchett books in braille online through websites like the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled or organizations like the Braille Institute. You can also check with specialized braille bookstores or libraries that offer braille materials for purchase or borrowing.
As Terry Pratchett noted, speciesism is more interesting than racism.
A large amount of Terry Pratchett's work would fall into that category. Specifically, any of the Discworld novels would definitely qualify.
alzheimers is a chronic disease in mainly elder men, though females can get it too. So many sites to choose from but here is a specialized site to start off: http://www.alzinfo.org/
The main conflict in "Going Postal" by Terry Pratchett revolves around the struggle between the reformed conman Moist von Lipwig and the corrupt management of the Ankh-Morpork Post Office. Moist must find a way to revitalize the failing postal service and outwit the powerful and unscrupulous Grand Trunk Company to save the Post Office from destruction.
It's pronounced LEWY and go onto: www.google.com TYPE IN: What is Lewy disease? You'll get all sorts of information.
Discworld is a comic fantasy book series by English author Sir Terry Pratchett, set on the Discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the back of a giant turtle, Great A'Tuin. You can find more info on wikipedia, or even discworld&pratchett wiki, or better yet - READ IT! :)
The Alzheimer's foundation has a great deal of information about the disease on their website and in their printed material. Medical sites, such as the NIH or WebMD, also have information including symptoms and current treatments.
The name of the government organization for Alzheimer's in the USA is called the Alzheimer's Assosiation for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. You can find out more about the organization on their website. Good luck.
Webmd.com is a great website to find information on how to take care of Alzheimers patients. This website can give you tips on care such as bathing and feeding them.
Alzheimers patients need s to be individually treated. No one particular medication is best for all patients. Work with their doctor to find the best medication for their particular case.