He was 57 when he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers disease, and quite fearlessly shared his experience with NPR over the. As his life is reduced to moments of clarity, the true power of thought and his ability to connect to the world shines through.Ī testament to the beauty of memory, Losing My Mind is more than just an account of Alzheimer's, it is the captivating story of one man's battle to stay connected with the world. Rent Losing My Mind 1st edition (978-0743205665) today, or search our site for other textbooks by Thomas DeBaggio. (Melissa Block/NPR) Tom DeBaggio died Monday at the age of 69. But to DeBaggio, memory is more than just an account of a time long past, it is one's ability to function, to think and ultimately, to survive. DeBaggio poignantly depicts one of the most important parts of our lives - remembrance - and how we tend to overlook it. Losing My Mind is an extraordinary first-person account of early onset Alzheimers - the form of the disease that ravages younger, more alert minds. DeBaggio started writing on the first day of his diagnosis and has continued despite his slipping grasp on his memory.ĭeBaggio paints a vivid picture of the splendor of memory and the pain that comes from its loss. Losing My Mind is an extraordinary first-person account that charts the ups and downs of early onset Alzheimer's - a form of the disease which can he particularly ravaging to younger, more alert minds. After it subsequent battery of tests, DeBaggio joined the legion of twelve million others afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. One winter day, he told his doctor during a routine exam that he had been stumbling into forgetfulness. When Tom DeBaggio turned fifty-seven in 1999, he thought he was embarking on the golden years of retirement - time to spend with his family, his friends, and the herb garden he spent decades cultivating.
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