In January 2004, when Brenda Hounam visited a small town in Ontario Canada to speak about how Alzheimer’s disease had affected her and her family, she did not realize how much her life was about to change.
As Linda Westbrook sat in the audience and watched Brenda speak, it came to her that she needed to know more about how Brenda coped from day-to-day. For Linda, the information would be invaluable for the support groups she led for the Alzheimer Society of Elgin.
Later that night, Linda spoke to Brenda about the possibility of speaking further with her. Two weeks later, Linda was sitting in Brenda’s kitchen listening to her share her struggles and triumphs around Alzheimer’s disease.
Brenda spoke openly of her sadness at the thought of eventually not recognizing her children and speaking inappropriately to them. She wanted to find a way to remind them that during these times, it would be the disease ‘speaking’ not her.
For quite some time, Brenda had been attempting to write letters to each of her children. If she could complete them, these letters would remind her children of her love for them. Linda mentioned to her the possibility of a video that her children could watch during tough days. Brenda thought that was a great suggestion, but being a music lover preferred the idea of a song.
Linda immediately felt an excitement. She then knew why her and Brenda had met. Linda told Brenda that her daughter, Sara Westbrook, was a songwriter and that she would ask her to write a song.
Three weeks later, Sara met with Brenda and they talked for hours. Sara then contacted fellow musicians, Andrew Ang and Matthew Tishler. A few months later, the song ‘One More Memory’ was born.
One More Memory is written from the perspective of the person with the disease. It is a gift to every family who has experienced Alzheimer's disease. It is a reminder...'It's my mind that's leaving me, it's not my heart. I love you.'
Brenda, Sara and Linda now travel all around the world as the One More Memory Team raising awareness and funds for people in the early stages of Alzheimer ‘s disease. As of October 2007 we have sold 7000 CD’s. The monies raised from the sale of the CD are used to help people with the disease.
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Thank you for your kind words.I,will miss her so much;although I,know she is in a better place and is no longer sick.I,keep listening to your music which helps me feel better.
Today I,lost my Grandma to Alzheimer's. I,HATE this disease so bad !! My only confort is knowing that she is no longer suffering.Thanks for your music. Lisa ~
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