Celebrity photographer shares his Alzheimer’s journey on Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) – A famend movie star photographer is bringing his private story of dwelling with Alzheimer’s illness to Hilton Head Island.

Memory Matters will host photographer and Emmy-nominated producer Mark Sennet for “A Celebrity Photographer Turns His Lens to Alzheimer’s” on Thursday, Oct. 8. The free program will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Grace Community Church, positioned at 450 Spanish Wells Road.

Sennet spent 25 years as a Time-Life photojournalist and movie star photographer for Life and People magazines earlier than starting his profession in movie and tv.

His assignments took him world wide to {photograph} presidents, royalty, athletes and cultural icons, together with Muhammad Ali, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Barbra Streisand, Andy Warhol, Paul Newman, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Cher.

After being recognized with Alzheimer’s illness in 2022, Sennet started utilizing his work and private expertise to boost consciousness and assist cut back the stigma surrounding the illness.

He is working along with his daughter, Lauren, and the Alzheimer’s Association’s Atlanta chapter to provide a coffee-table guide that includes his images from all through his profession and after his analysis.

“Too often, conversations about Alzheimer’s happen around the person living with the diagnosis rather than with them,” Memory Matters Executive Director Jill Horner stated. “Mark’s willingness to speak openly reminds us that a diagnosis does not erase creativity, identity, or purpose.”

The program is a part of the Memories Do Matter Speaker Series, introduced by Dave Ekedahl. The collection brings nationally acknowledged audio system to the Lowcountry for public conversations about dementia, caregiving and mind well being.

The October occasion is sponsored by Grace Community Church and the Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association.

Admission is free, however seating is proscribed and registration is required. People can register here or name 843-842-6688.

EVENT DETAILS

• What: A Celebrity Photographer Turns His Lens to Alzheimer’s
• When: Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Grace Community Church, 450 Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island
• Cost: Free; registration required
• Registration: mymemorymatters.org/occasions or 843-842-6688