Alzheimer's Disease False Diagnosis: Memory-Loss Center Lied And Tricked People Into Thinking They Have Dementia

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A now-clinic from Ohio has received dozens of complaints from patients who were lied and tricked into thinking that they have Alzheimer's disease, when in fact, they didn't. The facility's ex-director and owner are now facing charges from over 50 people who have spent almost a year of treatment as they believe they have the mind-robbing form of dementia. The patients and their families were devastated as one patient already took his life, while some have thought about having suicide as well.

One of the patients, Shawn Blazsek, has shared his experience. He said he can go on days without sleeping and he forgets how to tie his shoes. Although he knew that it is related to his high school's football and boxing injuries, he was surprised when he was told that he has Alzheimer's disease at the age of 33.

As result, he mapped out a plan on how he will take care of his four children in case somethings happens to his wife. He was also saddened by the thought of his condition, and the fact that it would be difficult for his family when the time comes when he won;t be able to recognize them. So, he packed more than a handful of sleeping pills in a bottle and provided himself a note, promising to take all of it if he starts to forget the name of his children.

CNBC News reported that the day of having Alzheimer's never came to Blazsek and after nine months, he learned that the director of the medical-loss center doesn't have the medical nor psychology license required to perform such things. Another test was conducted and it was confirmed that he has no memory-related conditions.

According to Fox News, the director of the center in Toledo, Sherry-Ann Jenkins, have no license to practice medicine. The clinic was shut down a year ago but no criminal charges were filed yet.