Timeframe Memoirs. Elaine Eliza Frazier is an illustrated memoir documenting 85-year-old Elaine Eliza Frazier, whose life is affected by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia–a brain function disease that affects memory, language, thought process and behavior. The book represents Elaine's memories as described through her everyday conversation with family. It includes commentary from Elaine about the people and experiences that make up her life.