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The loss of the sense of smell is quite often a symptom of neurological problems associated with Parkinsons,Alzheimer's, dementia ,and senility with advancing age . It is a good tool for diagnosis of underlying problems if someone is listening , whether it be family or doctor. For persons living it alone, this loss usually isnt detected until the first batch of toast is burned and the kitchen is full of smoke. Both of my parents lost this sense with advancing years. Mom developed Alzheimer's and Dad is just an ornery old fart of 89 with many lucid moments but most of his time is spent withdrawn from family and spent reading magazines and papers. He has other things going on but nothing severe so at 89 , I dont worry too much about his other conditions. For myself , my sense of smell is totally good. Since I do all of the cooking , this is a good thing too. Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Nicolaou <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 1:18 PM Subject: Re: Study Links Memory Loss to Smell > I have experienced almost a total loss of smell in the past 5 or 6 years I > have had Parkinson's and my Neuro says it is definitely linked. Does anyone > else notice this? > I have to say, sometimes it comes in handy. > Diane > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn