I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind
September 26, 2023
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“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”
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Garden of Remembrance
September 19, 2023
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The aptly titled ‘Garden Of Remembrance’ tells the story of a married couple dealing with the early onset of dementia and the feelings of a husband who’s “Lost between the here and now/Somewhere that he can’t be found” and his wife. Stunning, beautiful & poignant.
“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s
September 5, 2023
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Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.
Just to Hold Her Hand
August 22, 2023
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A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.
Veronica
August 15, 2023
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Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.
OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son
August 1, 2023
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Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.
I Know Who He Is
June 20, 2023
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William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song by a young man that knows who his father with dementia truly is.
Who’s That Singing? Why, It’s Margaret!
May 16, 2023
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When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.
How Steve’s Music Outsmarted His Alzheimer’s
May 2, 2023
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67-year-old Steve Goodwin refuses to let Alzheimer’s steal his music. Though he can no longer play the beautiful songs he composed for his wife, see him rescue their music with the help of a fantastic friend and professional pianist.
Do Not Ask Me to Remember
April 21, 2023
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This gorgeous Owen Darnell poem is often referred to as the ‘Alzheimer’s Poem’.
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