What is alice howland?

Alice Howland is a fictional character from the novel "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. She is a renowned linguistics professor at Harvard University and a mother of three grown-up children. Alice is in her early fifties and is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative disorder that affects memory and cognitive abilities. As her condition deteriorates, Alice struggles to retain her identity, build new memories and maintain her relationships with her family and colleagues. Her story highlights the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease on lifestyle, relationships, and individuality. Alice's character has been adapted into a movie of the same name, and she is portrayed by actress Julianne Moore.