Letter: In Brief

Tuesday 01 December 1998 19:02 EST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sir: I read with amusement Miles Kington's further selection of Albanian proverbs (26 November). I am a "nobody" who can remember who Alzheimer was. Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) was a German neuro-pathologist who, in 1907, documented the first case of Alzheimer's disease. She was a woman of 51 who had died after suffering from dementia. Initially Alzheimer's name was given to the "pre-senile" form of dementia, but today the term covers the full age range. OK Miles? Don't forget!

ELIZABETH SHIPWAY

Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Letter: In Brief

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering