Alzheimer's Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Today’s Groundhog Day? So what? The last year has been nothing but Groundhog Days. And there are still a lot

Listening to a song you love makes you feel good, right? In a very basic way, that’s what music therapy

John Mann, the frontman for Spirit of the West, continues to battle early-onset Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed at 51 and

For the first time in its 10-year existence, my wisteria bush is going to give me flowers this spring. About

Whenever Terry Jones dressed up as a woman for a Python sketch, I always laughed out loud. This, however, is

My grandfather lived an impressive 102 1/2 years. Sadly, though, he was tormented by dementia through the last couple of

If you know of anyone who has been beset by dementia and Alzheimer’s, you’ll know how tragic it can be.

As you may have heard, Spirit of the West frontman John Mann is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s. With all convention

Spotted: the first neighbour with lit Christmas lights. Too soon? Let’s leave that aside for the moment and deal with

As someone who had a grandfather with Alzheimer’s and a father-in-law with dementia, I can testify to the power of

In a story that quotes “Home for a Rest”–“You’ll have to excuse me, I’m not at my best”–the Globe and

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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