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Jazz legendTony Bennettis opening up about living with Alzheimers disease.

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She was like, Absolutely, its just another gift that he can give to the world.

His neurologist, Dr. Gayatri Devi, recommended he continue singing after his diagnosis.

For someone like Tony Bennett, the big high he gets from performing was very important, Devi toldAARP.

Theres a lot about him that I miss, because hes not the old Tony anymore, she said.

But when he sings, hes the old Tony.

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