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Alan Romatowski, second from left, with stepdaughter Katie, 26, and sons Yuri, 15, and Marek, 20, during the Memory Walk at the Pittsburgh zoo on Oct. 11.
It took five months after Alan Romatowski began seeing doctors about cockpit confusion before one of them surmised that the airline pilot had Alzheimer's disease, and twice that long before he received an official diagnosis. (Today)
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Clementine, a 6-year old bassett hound, watches her reflection as she does her 30-minute run on her dog treadmill.
The low-slung basset hound strides along at a brisk pace, engaging in part of the regular exercise routine that keeps her trim and fit. (Today)
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Alan Romatowski, 57, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. His home is set in a wooded area of Middlesex, Butler County.
Alan Romatowski was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 54, and now he and his family are trying to live a normal life as they gird themselves for the hard times ahead. (Yesterday)
Kateryna Yushchenko, wife of Ukraine President Victor Yushchenko, met with UPMC doctors and patients yesterday while visiting Pittsburgh to gather information aimed at improving children's health care in her country. (Yesterday)
A series of three videos by Post-Gazette staff photographer Steve Mellon. (Yesterday)