The Oprah Winfrey Show

Maria Shriver and Leeza Gibbons:
Children of Alzheimer's


Maria Shriver and Leeza Gibbons
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It's hard to imagine what Alzheimer's disease does to a family, but in the United States alone, over four million people are battling Alzheimer's disease.



A day in the life of an Alzheimer's patient
A Day in the Life
He's only 39-years-old. A day in the life of a young father with Alzheimer's—Mike Henley's family lets us in.

Maria Shriver discusses her father's Alzheimer's
Support for Families
Maria Shriver, Leeza Gibbons and other families share their personal struggles and how they've learned to cope.


Related Resources

More information on today's guests and Alzheimer's disease support foundations.
Read a special excerpt of Maria Shriver's children's book What's Happening to Grandpa?
Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimer's by Tom DeBaggio

TALK WITH OTHERS
Do you know someone who is living with Alzheimer's? Talk with others and find support.

RELATED LINKS
Maria Shriver's life as first lady
The power of personal journals
A decade-by-decade guide to aging