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The Young and the Restless Addresses Alzheimer's Disease

Thanks to everyone at the Young & the Restless for depicting Alzheimer's disease so realistically and with such great compassion.

Mal Young. the Executive Producer and Head Writer of Y&R recently introduced a major storyline about Alzheimer's, the disease that took his mother's life.

An interview with Mr. Young is here: http://blog.alz.org/how-alzheimers-ended-up-on-the-young-and-the-restless/

Marla Adams is the Y&R actress in the role of a wealthy businesswoman diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  An interview with Ms. Adams is here: https://www.inquisitr.com/4712221/young-and-the-restless-spoilers-marla-adams-previews-whats-ahead-for-dina-and-reveals-her-fate-on-yr/

William J. Bell, the Emmy winning screenwriter and co-creator of Y&R died at age 78 in 2005 of complications from Alzheimer's.

 

Virtual Tour Lets People Experience What Dementia Feels Like

 

Virtual Tour Lets People Experience What Dementia Feels Like:

Those who experience it discover how just a small room and a table of tasks can quickly lead to frustration and heartbreak. Caregivers begin to understand the physical and mental challenges of dementia.

https://www.secondwind.org/virtual-dementia-tour/