You Are Here
October 12, 2025
Heartfelt Revelation: ‘The Notebook’ Star Gena Rowlands Faces Alzheimer’s Battle
In "The Notebook,'' actress Gena Rowlands played Allie Calhoun with Alzheimer's. Gena's son, the film's Director, reveals Gena now has Alzheimer’s — just like her character did on screen. Kaylee Hartung reports, while Dr. Tara Narula discusses the latest on Alzheimer's. (Video)
Amazon Books & Videos
Source:
Related:
Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia
October 3, 2025
I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind
October 2, 2025
Who Was Alzheimer’s Patient #1 ?
September 18, 2025
I’m Not Gonna Miss You
September 15, 2025
SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?
September 10, 2025
Edited by:
P. Berger
Caring for dementias such as Alzheimer's among family and friends, Peter committed to help preserve the dignity of people affected by Alzheimer's. AlzheimersWeekly.com is the fruit of that commitment.
Welcome. About this Site.
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
Share this page To
Dementia Books & Videos on Amazon:
More From Alzheimer's Weekly
Lewy Body
Acting Out While Asleep? Take Steps to Prevent Lewy Body Dementia
Striking out or shouting while asleep, called RBD, may be a very early warning of Lewy Body dementia. Learn what to look for and what to do about it.
No Comments
Diet
Those Declining Dementia Rates? It’s Exercise, Diet & Education
Dementia incidence has steadily fallen by 20 to 25 percent over the past three decades in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, and the Netherlands. How come?
No Comments
Dementia Types
What is MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)?
DIAGNOSING MCI – VIDEO: Worried about memory? Many of us notice serious memory or thinking slips that don’t really affect our daily routines. Is it
10 Comments
Books
The Easiest Way to Sell More Alzheimer’s Books—Week by Week
Selling Alzheimer’s books takes time – buyers rarely commit right away. Smart authors plan for the long game, offering gentle, repeated reminders to buy. No tool does this more effectively or simply than the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Newsletter service. Keep your book—and its message—at the center of your readers’ attention.
No Comments
Share to Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Welcome. About this Site.
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
Visit Alzheimer's Weekly On
Tragic! Wish they could find a cure, surely it’s possible. But it’s all about the money.