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What Tony Bennett’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us

Written by Anika Brahmbhatt
Posted on April 19, 2021

Tony Bennett is the most recent celebrity to publicly announce that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. By taking this courageous step, he has made the Alzheimer’s room bigger, contributing to awareness and discussion of Alzheimer’s around the world and helping others with dementia feel less alone.

In January 2021, Bennett and his family told AARP Magazine that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016, but that they waited until they were ready to reveal the diagnosis.

Many myALZteam members were quick to share what Bennett’s openness about his condition meant to them. “I read the article about Tony Bennett,” one member said. “Sad and uplifting at the same time.” Another noted, “There is a lovely new article ... about Tony Bennett and his wife Susan, and how they use music to keep him active and engaged.”

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Since myALZteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become 77,000 members strong — that's a big room! Just as Tony Bennett's announcement amplifies the voice of those with Alzheimer’s, each new member on myALZteam makes our community stronger.

Without an Alzheimer’s community, it can be easy to feel isolated, like you're the only one struggling with this condition. Whether you have spoken directly with other members or not, by joining myALZteam and reading shared experiences, you have become part of the community.

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Together we make a stronger community!

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