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Published 19:10 IST, February 2nd 2021

Tony Bennett practices performing even while battling Alzheimer's disease

Legendary singer, Tony Bennett performs even while battling with Alzheimer's disease. Her doctor calls him a 'ray of hope' for other patients. Read to know more

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American Singer Tony Bennett has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In the latest edition of the AARP Magazine, Tony Bennett's wife and son revealed that Tony Bennett has been suffering from Alzheimer's disease since 2016. Her wife even said that he isn't the Tony she knew but when he sings, the old Tony is back. 

In the AARP Magazine, an insight from the neurologist Gayatri Devi is also taken. She has been the guiding force for Tony Bennett's Alzheimer's battle and his treatment. She said that her patient successfully pursued his career and went on a tour in 2019 even if he was diagnosed with the disease since 2016. The magazine even stated that the singer has more concerts lined up in March of this year.

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Tony Bennett's Alzheimer's battle didn't make him stop singing

In the latest edition of the AARP Magazine, the neurologist taking the care of Tony Bennett also said that music has helped Tony Bennett in numerous ways. She added that he is on his toes because music stimulates his brain in a significant way. She even said that he is a ray of hope and a lot of people at the age of 94 without any cognitive disorder don't do so much work as he does being a man who battles with dementia every day.

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However, she said that the pandemic has taken a toll on his health. Due to the lockdown, Tony Bennett wasn't able to perform so his health has declined quite a bit. She added that a lot of her patients fighting with the same disease are suffering a tremendous amount of depression because of the isolation that the pandemic brought with it. Although, she has advised Tony Bennett's family to take him to rehearsals twice every week so that his mind remains healthy.

Tony's wife Susan Bennettedo further stated that singing is everything to him and it has saved the life of the singer on innumerable occasions. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the progressive loss of memory and can often lead to dementia or the ability to speak or recognize loved ones. Thankfully, Tony Bennett has been suffering all this on a very minor amount. He is even spared from the worst symptoms of the disease like terror, depression, and rage. Tony has won 20 Grammy Awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. 

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19:09 IST, February 2nd 2021