CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again
Feb 14, 2026
Michael O'Reilly and Linda Feldman, a couple married nearly 40 years, share their story after an Alzheimer's diagnosis and a second wedding ceremony. They reminisce about their relationship and memorable moments from their life together. The conversation highlights love, memory, and the decision to celebrate their bond anew.
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Love Renewed Amid Alzheimer's
- Michael O'Reilly proposed to his wife Linda Feldman again after Alzheimer's erased some memories.
- Linda says the ceremony made Michael
Start Mornings Without Your Phone
- Don't touch your phone when you first wake up and focus on simple tasks like making your bed.
- Venerable Bhikkh Panakara suggests writing intentions and using mindfulness as a daily key to peace.
3D Scaffolds Let Patients Keep Their Tissue
- Katie Weimer founded Genesis Tissue to rebuild breast tissue using patients' own fat and 3D printed scaffolds.
- The approach aims to avoid implant risks and leave patients with only their own tissue after scaffold degradation.