Alzheimer's, the soul, and consciousness

[Pup7]

Alzheimer’s is what happens when the soul wills the abandonment of memories because it wishes to exit this world.

Excuse me, but, in the words of my grandmother - do what?

Whomever taught you that is sadly mistaken and a poor medical reference.

 

[Pup7]

liseux:

So where can I find this information on the soul’s will being at odds with the person’s desires causing Alzheimer’s disease in Catholic teaching?

@liseux As Wesrock wrote, it isn’t specifically taught by the RCC magisterium. Nevertheless, it is not in conflict with RCC teaching either, nor with NT scripture. I’m offering it because it comes from a source of excellent standing, and because it is experientially verifiable, metaphysically sound, and – most importantly – of exceptional therapeutic value for those suffering Alzheimer’s.

That “theory” is reminiscent of the beliefs in humours and that bloodletting was effective.

I would recommend 21st century sources for medical knowledge, and don’t fall for this.

 

[Thorolfr]

Rather, the body is an “expression” of the soul, and it’s biological reality corresponds to the soul’s state. In the case of Alzheimer’s, the underlying "movement’ in the soul is its Will to depart.

So, do you think that other physical diseases are also “expressions” of something in the soul? For example, what is cancer an expression of in the soul? Or what about an eye disease like glaucoma?

 

[Cruciferi]

For example, what is cancer an expression of in the soul? Or what about an eye disease like glaucoma?

They’ve done terrible things…

 

[AlbertDerGrosse]

So, do you think that other physical diseases are also “expressions” of something in the soul? For example, what is cancer an expression of in the soul? Or what about an eye disease like glaucoma?

“As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”