Webthe memoir will offer a look at the life of ted mcdermott, who as a younger man travelled around the u. k. Singing in clubs and who was more recently diagnosed. Webted mcdermott, 79, was diagnosed with dementia in 2013 and now has alzheimer’s. But prior to the difficulties with his memory, ted was a singer and entertainer, performing throughout england. Webin an interview with the ponte vedra recorder, simon mcdermott said he initially recorded the videos to share his father’s voice before alzheimer’s robbed him of. Websimon mcdermott shares the story of his father ted, who loved music and singing, and how he coped with his dementia. The book combines nostalgic memories of 40s. Ted mcdermott and his son, simon,.