This essay examines the detrimental effects of Alzheimer's disease on an individual's social life, highlighting the challenges of memory loss, hallucinations, and mental confusion. Drawing upon examples from Shirley Russak's "The Music Makers," the essay illustrates how the disease can lead to social withdrawal and isolation. It explores how the neurodegenerative condition impairs cognitive functions, affecting a person's ability to engage in social interactions, maintain relationships, and perform daily tasks. The essay also discusses the importance of personal initiative and clinical interventions in managing the disease. The essay also includes an annotated bibliography with sources that provide scientific background to the cause, symptoms, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The essay emphasizes the need for patients to get accustomed to their current mental state to survive.