Famous Faces of Alzheimer's AND other forms of Dementia REVISED 2016

As a nurse,I cared for many with Alzheimer’s.A horrible disease. This was a lovely tribute.

This makes me SO sad. I didn't realize so many famous people had died from Alzheimer's! My grandma--my Mom's mother--had this for many years, and was in a nursing home, and every time my Mom would go visit her, I remember how she'd always say, "I think she knew me." I'm looking forward to the day, when all diseases are gone--no cancer, no Alzheimer's, no wheelchairs, no autism, no epilepsy--EVERYONE will be healthy and whole, walking those streets of gold!😁💒

My grandmother, her daughter (my mom) and all 5 of my mom's brothers and sisters died with Alzheimer's. I am the next generation and know it (or a variation) is afflicting me but what good is a diagnosis without a cure, the disease only progresses. The most difficult part of your video, Toni, was seeing the last victim. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

My partner and I are currently caring our 90 y old aunty. She still has an idea that we are her family, but she doesn't remember our names anymore. She is now becoming more fragile, thanks God we found good nurses, without their help we wouldn't be able to manage it all. 3 months ago aunty had a strange conscience recovery, she remembered all of us and talked to us clearly, it was a joy to have aunty back again for some weeks. It's not easy that dawn illness.

And my father, Paul H. Campbell Police Officer for 42 years in Pennsylvania. Retired, Passed away 10/31/2014.

In thank you for posting. This has destroyed  my life, I have been taking care of my mum, its just so heart breaking to see my mum in this way...……...im sorry its destroyed my life as well and its very hard to talk about it.

I sang in a facility for dementia patients. I knew that they wouldn’t remember me, but I figured that I made them happy for a while, and that was enough.

My mom, Eva, at 97 years old - passed November 2018; but, still recognized us kids and was so sweet natured with everyone. She truly lived her life in Christ!

Toni, I just spent over an hour watching your descriptive video about three stages of Alzheimer's and your memorial video of your mom. I cried like a baby. Such a beautiful person your mom was... and you... What a beautiful, loving daughter you are. How gorgeous your mom was. I took care of my mom through all stages of Alzheimer's also. I saw my mother's looks on your mom's face in so many of the pictures. I also loved my mother dearly. During the last month she was alive, I talked about how beautiful Heaven will be for her, and I know she listened. The last moments, I told her to go towards the light, as I let go of her hand. After she passed, I felt so relieved. As it was getting near sunset when I drove home, the light was so heavenly through the trees, and I felt the angels were singing. Mom was finally free of this debilitating disease and experiencing this Incredible Lightness of Being. God bless you, Toni, for the incredible videos and for the love you gave.

MY DAD DIED IN 2015 FROM ALZHEIMERS....SO HARD TO WATCH HIS BRILLIANCE BLOW AWAY WITH THE WIND

This needs to be updated, please!

that was very beautiful when you included your Mom at the end. .... sorry for your loss.

My mother just passed away from Alzheimer’s in February, she was 93 but she was a fighter. Love you Mom♥️

It's 2021, loved both your videos. Need an updated one with this covid-19/pandemic. Thanks, Toni😷

Trust me I know and understand your grief of losing your Mom to that terrible disease. I lost my Mom to it in Oct. of 2012 to Alzheimer's. The worst part of this terrible disease is when you understand it from a medical standpoint. I am a retired RN and had retired just the year before losing my Mom. I Should have said went on disability due to several health problems rather. People do not understand what it is like to be an RN or MD and and can only sit on the sidelines and watch someone you love slowly die. Now I am the one slowly dying from multiple health problems and can;t do anything but what the Md's tell me to do. It's hard to try and keep up your property when you are disabled and it is very painful to just do minor work.

My nana, dad, and brother have all fallen victim to this awful disease. I have nursed people with this scourge from the age of 16 along with most of my family going back 3 generations including both brothers, grandad and uncles. I had to retire as I hurt my back quite badly at work, but I wouldn't change 1 single minute of it, it's the most rewarding work ever. When someone with dementia recognises you as someone who can help them and they're safe with you it's amazing. It's not all doom and gloom, we had some great times I genuinely loved my ladies and gents. Then there's the relatives, the majority are wonderful and are so relieved that they can become a daughter/son again and not a carer. When going to work is like going to your other home you know you (and your family) picked the right profession. Please read the poem "The crabbed old women" it's one hell of an insight into life with dementia. I am now having bad memory problems but it's been fun.

Update: Pat Summit passed away in 2016. Glenn Campbell passed away in 2017. Malcolm Young passed away in 2017.

Toni, You have done a wonderful job in putting this video together and I'm so very sorry to hear that you lost your beautiful mum xx

Dear Toni, Your Mother had such a beautifully kind and loving face. You're her legacy, and you won't let her down. God rest her precious soul, Amen.

Horrible disease...the long goodbye for sure...took care of my mom for 10 long years before she passed in 2017 😢