Life goes on: Living with Alzheimer's

Winnipegger David Gary Quinton speaks candidly about his life with dementia.
He recounts times when he has had mental lapses and discusses how he and his wife Judy have made changes in their lives that have raised Quinton's day-to-day quality of life.
Quinton speaks passionately about his decision to maximize his situation and live life to the fullest.
This video was co-produced by the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and Canadian Virtual Hospice.

[@sharonwohl72]

Mr Quinton, You were my grade 9 english teacher at Gordon Bell, and helped inspired me then - with warmth, humor, insight, and compassion. Now - almost 35 years later - you are still teaching me with your courage, positive outlook, and willingness to share. Thank you.

[@likeakittie]

This man is so gentle and wise. Hes so full of life and I admire him for that! Bless you and anyone who is suffering from dementia.

[@PaddyMcDonald-to2xx]

Inspirational and an excellent insight from a person suffering from Dimentia- from a MOOC student.

[@davidhynd4435]

Wow. What an amazing and inspirational attitude to adversity. And a nice man as well.

[@jacquelinehoughton2967]

Mr Quinton, Thank you for sharing. You have such positivity.

[@henriettahenson]

He has a very smiley face that shines.and such a positive attitude. He,'s going to be just fine💋🙏💞

[@louisefrodyma3617]

Studying Dementia and this helps to see it from the inside. Thank you. so inspirational.

[@sharonflux9004]

Thank you for sharing. You have inspired me not to fear Alzheimers but to be challenged to find positive ways of continuing on in different ways.

[@patnewson6908]

David Gary Quinton how are you doing today, 2022?

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you for your positive response to your Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It is helping me respond to my issues.

[@babyblue61549]

What an inspiration. Your positivity is a gift to everyone who is in your position or has a loved one in ur position 🙏

[@leid1344]

Awesome! Thank you very much for this very inspiring and informative video, Mr Gary. (student from MOOC)👍👍👍

[@whatshisname3304]

This is a lesson in life. How to deal with Alzheimer's.

[@bethbarclay855]

Came over from MOOC. Inspiring.

[@eviannafaye5269]

Wonderful! such an inspiration...so positive, so upbeat. Love the fact that you are maximizing what you still can, and that you focus on what you CAN do, not what you can't. Awesome!!! :-)

[@tonyknight5036]

What a man. Go Gary. What a terrific way to look at life.

[@suzanneullman7704]

Wow! So inspirational! A human being with such spirit.

[@karenbarnard7765]

A very wise man

[@anastasia1958]

Thanks for your inspirational message.

[@thomasalundago6332]

You're inspiring. I am amazed you are in control. I am not. I feel depressed. I wish they find the cure.

[@giselle617]

He is so very inspirational 👏 life goes on 👍

[@fatimamelo3858]

Ve4y sweet handsome gentilman...he is so aware of life,and could be explained any other ilness!❤

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

I’ve enjoyed getting to know a bit of you.

[@emiliabre]

Admirable person!

[@garlandstyle5797]

Excellent! 🥰

[@touchofzen8428]

There is a brilliant book "The End of Alzheimer s " Bredesen - it might work for a lot of people with stage 1 to 3👍🏻

[@bonnieyoung4037]

Rest in peace

[@patnewson6908]

Has he died?