Caregiver for Sweet Ann
Sometimes, if we listen carefully, we’ll hear the voices with dementia. We hear Ann Williams coping in a world with Alzheimer’s. She vocalizes and hums throughout this interview and in her day-to-day life with her caregiver-husband, Bruce.
Topic Highlights
“Marriage starts with a pile of bricks on an empty lot… it’s up to us to build the home we will live in for the rest of our lives.”
“Where does it hurt?”
The year Glenn Campbell and Ann Williams were diagnosed
“We had to sell the business.”
In denial and then in problem-solving mode including clinical trials until reality sunk in.
“Alzheimer’s saps the life out of you.”
The Ride of a Lifetime in a 1928 Ford Roadster
Minority (male) caregiver
Start the conversation with family as early as possible.
Bruce plays the piano for Ann every day.
Video Highlights
Just after the 7-minute mark, a teary-eyed remembrance for both Ann and Bruce. She was diagnosed the same year as Glen Campbell. Ann had said then, “I thought we’d have more time.”
Toward the end of our interview, Ann has a few shy moments, including before the 18-minute mark when I try to interact with her directly.
There is a tender moment at the end when Bruce finishes playing piano for her and she recalls her mother’s piano playing. Her reaction is teary-eyed and his, heartfelt. Have facial tissues ready.
Bruce and Ann Williams – Living with Alzheimer’s
