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In this lovely 7-minute long video, Ashley Bornancin shares her journey through Alzheimer’s. Imagine being a carefree 17-year-old, full of joy and excitement about what life holds in store for you.
And then, your mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In an instant, your world is turned upside down.
Watch and listen as Ashley tells her poignant story, and please share with others – let’s help the world understand that the face of Alzheimer’s isn’t always what we might expect.
Thank you, Ashley, for so beautifully and courageously sharing your story…
Alzheimer’s Blues. Sounds almost like a song title, doesn’t it? Well, guess what…. not only is it the title of a song, but also of a 
Alzheimer’s Blues centers on the story of Herd’s mother, Katherine Lind, who was a sought after New York actress in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Lind had it all – talent, beauty, and rave reviews for her off-Broadway work which included The Diary of Anne Frank, The Seven Year Itch, and I Am A Camera. She was also a touring member of the national and regional casts of shows such as A Little Night Music, Hamlet, The Glass Menagerie, King of Hearts, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
“I take a comedic spin on it, try to find a way to heal the pain with laughter. It started as a blog on Open Salon while I was in the throes of dealing with mom’s illness in 2011. And with the help of my director and co-author, we transformed it into a play,” says the actor/playwright.
Today marks nine months since Mom left this earth… The stack of cards and notes received upon her passing still sits in the same place it was in December. I keep thinking I’ll sit and read all of them one evening, but the time just hasn’t felt right.
The Long and Winding Road... 