"The Greatest of These," by Judith Bronte, is the story of a young woman who's father is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. When she learns of an experimental operation that may be able to reverse Alzheimer's Disease, she seeks it out for her father.

Legal Disclaimer: The characters and events depicted in this story are fictitious, and should not to be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The author is not a medical doctor, and used omentum transposition as a plot element in "The Greatest of These" in a manner that may not necessarily be the case for most people with Alzheimer's Disease. Consult your doctor before making any decisions. See the links below to learn where you can get more information about omentum transposition.

Information Concerning Omentum Transposition and Alzheimer's Disease:

• A Message from Betty Weiss - A Personal Experience

While the alzwell.com website no longer exists, the link above will let you view it using the Wayback Machine via http://web.archive.org/.

• Alzheimer's Surgery: An Intimate Portrait

Paperback. Written by Betty Weiss. 384 pages. Available at Amazon.com.

• Omentum Transposition

"Read the information provided here and make up your own mind." - excerpt

• The Omentum: Application to Brain and Spinal Cord

Paperback. By Harry S. Goldsmith, M.D. 223 pages. Available at Amazon.com.

Alzheimer's Disease Resources:

• Alzheimer's Association

• Family Resource Guide To Alzheimer's Disease

• Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center

"The risk of developing the disease doubles every 5 years over age 65. Several studies estimate that up to half the people older than 85 have AD." - excerpt

You might also be interested in:

• Preventing Alzheimer's: Ways to Help Prevent, Delay, Detect, and Even Halt Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Memory Loss

Paperback. Written by William Rodman Shankle, M.S, M.D., and Daniel G. Amen, M.D. 304 pages. Available at Amazon.com.