Alzheimer's Reading Room
William Utermohlen died in 2007 of Alzheimer's Disease. His artwork represents the most complete and coherent view of a patient's experience with dementia.In 1995, Utermohlen learned that he was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and began a series of self portraits that reflect his descent into Alzheimer's.
The portraits are eerie and moving.
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Bob DeMarco is the editor of the Alzheimer's Reading Room and an Alzheimer's caregiver. Bob has written more than 1,510 articles with more than 8,000 links on the Internet. Bob resides in Delray Beach, FL.
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