My mother had Alzheimer's, and died of kidney failure in 1979. She was 76, and began exhibiting paranoia in her late 50s. She regressed over the years, becoming like a small child. After WWII, Mom got a set of the new Club Aluminum Cookware and used it for most of her cooking. She baked a lot, and used Calumet baking powder that contains aluminum. She also began using anti-perspirant deodorants in those years. This also contains aluminum. In the early 80s, it was reported that aluminum was found in the brain cells of deceased Alzheimer's patients. I then sstopped using any aluminum to cook with and instead use iron, stainless steel, or glass (Corning,etc.) I use a Black & Decker steamer for veggies and rice. It works great! No aluminum. I'm almost 73 and doing great, too!