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HBO The Alzheimer's Project
You can watch it online at www.alz.org/hbo
or attend one of our community presentations (includes discussion group)
One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer's is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation reaches retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040 and have a huge economic impact on America's already fragile healthcare system.
While there is no cure for the disease, THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT shows there is now genuine reason to be optimistic about the future. This documentary debuted in May on HBO and was created by the award-winning team behind HBO's acclaimed "Addiction" project. This multi-platform series takes a close look at groundbreaking discoveries made by the country's leading scientists, as well as the effects of this debilitating and fatal disease both on those with Alzheimer's and on their families.
Scientific research is gaining momentum in discovering ways to treat and possibly prevent Alzheimer's. Aiming to bring a new understanding, THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT features a four-part documentary series, 15 short supplemental films, a robust website and a nationwide community-based information and outreach campaign. A book published by Public Affairs Books was developed by the producers as a companion to the project. HBO will use all of its platforms, including the HBO main service, multiplex channels, HBO On Demand, HBO Podcasts, hbo.com, HBO Channel on YouTube and DVD sales, to support the project. In addition, all films will stream free of charge on hbo.com and will be offered for free on multiple platforms by participating television service providers.
"The Alzheimer's research community welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with HBO, seeking to raise new awareness and understanding of this devastating disease," says Richard J. Hodes, M.D., director of the National Institute on Aging, the component of the National Institutes of Health leading the federal Alzheimer's disease research program. "There is a compelling story to tell of scientific discovery, of research advances and challenges, and of the human faces behind the disease."
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The Memory Loss Tapes
A 90-minute verité documentary which captures the devastating experience of memory loss from the point of view of the person with the disease. Bringing viewers into the quiet world of seven patients, each in an advancing state of dementia and ranging across the full spectrum of Alzheimer's, the film bears witness to what it's like to slowly lose one's mind. The moving stories bring viewers face-to-face with the tragedy of lost identity, chronicling the disease through the course of its irreversible decline.
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Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? with Maria Shriver
This part is geared towards children and young teens coping with a grandparent's illness, presenting vignettes that can help a child understand and deal with a relative's gradual decline into Alzheimer's. Inspired by her children's book What's Happening to Grandpa?, and her own experience with her father, Sargent Shriver, who suffers from Alzheimer's, Maria Shriver provides commentary and guidance in five lessons that offer advice on how grandchildren can cope with the experiences of having loved ones with the disease. This program is age appropriate for children ages 5 through 18.
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Momentum in Science
This two-part, state-of-the-science odyssey that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians, revealing some of the most cutting-edge research advances.
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Caregivers
This is a collection of five family portraits that illustrate caring for different stages of Alzheimer's disease. Each highlights the sacrifices, struggles and successes made by those experiencing their loved ones' descent into dementia. These caregivers can vividly remember the extraordinary lives their loved ones led as they watch their spouses and siblings slowly slip away with each passing day.
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All programs are free,
but a donation of $10 per person (or family) per session is suggested.
Advance registration is required. Please call 1.800.272.3900 to register.
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