Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/alzheimers-and-the-artisthow-the-disease-affected-mary-wyants-work Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Alzheimer’s and the Artist Nation May 30, 2013 11:56 AM EDT Mary Wyant spent years as a professional artist. But after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she slowly became unable to paint. Here is a look at her work through the years, and as the disease took hold. Click on the image below to see how her art changed over the years. Related Content Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Things You Should Know Starting the Conversation about Long-Term Care: 10 Things Families Should Know Looking to the Past in Caring for Aging Americans in the Future How Growth of Elderly Population in U.S. Compares With Other Countries Americans Seriously Unprepared for Long-Term Care, Study Finds Why Long-Term Care for U.S. Seniors Is Headed for ‘Crisis’ A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Mary Wyant spent years as a professional artist. But after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she slowly became unable to paint. Here is a look at her work through the years, and as the disease took hold. Click on the image below to see how her art changed over the years. Related Content Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Things You Should Know Starting the Conversation about Long-Term Care: 10 Things Families Should Know Looking to the Past in Caring for Aging Americans in the Future How Growth of Elderly Population in U.S. Compares With Other Countries Americans Seriously Unprepared for Long-Term Care, Study Finds Why Long-Term Care for U.S. Seniors Is Headed for ‘Crisis’ A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now