Yes, "Coathanger" is an odd name for a song about an elderly aunt with Alzheimer's, but if you listen to the lyrics, you'll get the name. This is a beautiful song by Jeffrey Straker, a Canadian singer. The song is about Jeffrey's experience visiting his aunt, and how he wishes he had talked to her about her life before she lost all her memories to Alzheimer's disease. I love it.
I'd like to insert my own caveat here... while you're wiping the tears from your eyes at these touching lyrics, please remember that "Mary" is still very much alive and although she might not remember her life or Jeffrey's name, there is lots that she can do, and lots to celebrate.
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Thank you for sharing the song - it is beautiful.
Your comments about the song remind me of a documentary that I just saw about people with AD & how they are still there. I read about it on the Alzheimer's Reading Room :
http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2010/01/i-remember-better-when-i-paint-treating.html
Pretty amazing. I hope the song writer tries to connect that way with his Aunt.
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