AlzheimersNotes.com
 Arlene Francis was know for years as an actress on stage, television and in the movies.  She also was a game show panelist, radio interviewer, author, and television newsmagazine host.  However, many are unaware that she contracted Alzheimer’s disease and lived with this illness for the last years of her life.
A little known legacy of this celebrity is her artwork while she had Alzheimer’s.  Through Artworks, Ms. Francis produced more than 40 paintings and collages.
In October 1997, Arlene’s works were showcased in a private art show in San Fransico, California. The event was in celebration of her 90th birthday and a prelude …read more

AlzheimersNotes.com
 Celebrities and their families have been “going public” during the last few years when Alzheimer’s strikes them.  This illness is no longer hidden, the person sequestered where no one sees them, and families refrain from talking about it.
This week, as we pursue the theme of Celebrities & Health at the b5media Health & Wellness channel, we’ll be mentioning various celebrities and sharing how they and their families faced this disease and inspired and encouraged others.
I’m pleased that celebrities’ families like those of Ronald Reagan, Charlton Heston, Rita Hayward, Arlene Francis, and  others have come forth.  Not that we should pry …read more