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Glen Campbell’s wife shares Alzheimer’s disease journey 

7/22/2015

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Kim Campbell has been married to Glen Campbell for 32 years.
PicturePHOTOS EUNICE TROTTER Eva Green was among those who viewed the documentary “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me” at the University of Indianapolis.
By Eunice Trotter
American Senior Communities

Kim Campbell, wife of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Glen Campbell, shared her experiences with her husband in his battles with Alzheimer’s disease on July 16 at the University of Indianapolis. 
Campbell, 79, who resides in a memory care facility in Tennessee, was diagnosed with the disease in 2011 and has publicly fought it and its stigma with his family. He performed his farewell tour in 2012.

The week before the release of the documentary “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” his final single was released. “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” is a heartbreaking ballad recorded for the film. The song is a love letter to his wife and his reflection on the destruction of the disease.

His hits included “Gentle on My Mind,” “By the Time I get to Phoenix” and “Rhinestone Cowboy.” A winner of multiple Grammys, he acted opposite of John Wayne in “True Grit.” He also hosted a television show on CBS and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

The viewing of the documentary last week at UIndy was followed by a question and answer session conducted by Mrs. Campbell, who has been married to Campbell for 32 years. 

Not only does the disease have a fatal impact on the sufferer, there is tremendous impact on family members, as well, she said. More than 5 million Americans suffer with dementia, an umbrella term for several diseases, including Alzheimer’s. 

The event was sponsored by American Senior Communities (www.ASCSeniorCare.com), which operates nearly 90 health and memory care communities across Indiana.

1 Comment
Sakina Axelrod
10/3/2022 06:20:46 am

My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in March of 2000 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2006 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wants to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in five to 10 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank — it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care from him. this year our family doctor introduced and started him on Healthherbsclinic Alzheimer’s Disease Herbal Tincture, 6 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and other he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. visit their official website, www. healthherbsclinic. com

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