What can we learn when we reflect on the suffering of Tony Bennett and Rita Hayworth as they suffered decline from Alzheimer’s? How was Tony Bennett able to perform, and Rita Hayworth to act, long after they had developed the symptoms of Alzheimer’s? Tony Bennett collaborated with Lady Gaga, cutting several albums and touring, when he was suffering from Alzheimer’s, they were very close. Rita Hayworth, sadly, was not diagnosed with Alzheimer’s until long after she showed symptoms. Her odd behavior and inability to memorize her lines was blamed on her drinking rather than on Alzheimer’s. For more interesting videos, please click to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReflectionsMPH/?sub_confirmation=1 Shortcut: https://www.youtube.com/@ReflectionsMPH YouTube video: https://youtu.be/4ujlV3a7Il8 © Copyright 2023 This blog includes footnotes and Amazon book links: https://seekingvirtueandwisdom.com/tony-bennett-and-rita-hayworth-their-struggle-with-alzheimers/ We also reflect on: • Glen Campbell and his struggles with Alzheimer’s. • How Rita Hayworth was the first celebrity to publicize her struggle with Alzheimer's. • How her caretaker daughter, Yasmin Aga Khan, became a board member and fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.