Alzheimer's in The Media - 2009

2009

• The Alzheimer's Project films The Alzheimer’s Project consists of a series of 4 films. The anchor of the series is Momentum in Science which features 25 leading scientists, a primetime state-of-the-science report revealing the most cutting-edge research advances. The three additional primetime specials (The Memory Lost Tapes; Grandpa, Will You Remember Me? with Maria Shriver; and Caregivers) capture what it means to experience the disease, to be a child or grandchild of one who suffers, and to care for those who are affected. The project includes four documentaries, 15 short films, a book, a community outreach program and a website
• Forgetful Not Forgotten
• You Are Here film
• I Remember Better When I Paint is a 2009 international documentary inspired by the story of Hilda Goldblatt Gorenstein (Hilgos) that focuses on how the creative arts can help Alzheimer's patients re-engage in life, not only through creation and performance of art and music but also from exposure to the arts around the world, such as at the Louvre museum. It also shares findings by leading neurologists offering scientific support regarding the transforming power of the arts for those with Alzheimer's. The film is narrated by Academy Award winning actress Olivia de Havilland. Featured in the documentary is Yasmin Aga Khan, president of Alzheimer Disease International and daughter of Rita Hayworth, who had Alzheimer's. The French version of the film "Je me souviens mieux quand je peins" was released in September 2009 as part of French Alzheimer Association's awareness raising activities on World Alzheimer's Day. The film is co-directed by Eric Ellena and Berna Huebner
• Alzheimer’s Disease: Facing the Facts received the 2009 Boston/New England Emmy award
• I Forgot to Tell You by Omar Sharif
• L'oeil de Verre, a film by Fréderick Compain about the work of William Utermohlen, (in Paris)
• Living With Alzheimer's
• Going Home
• Facing the Facts won a regional Emmy in May
• Is There Anybody There about a very funny and very touching relationship between an old man who was sent to an old people’s home for his final days and a young boy who is stuck there because his parents own it.
• Lick Salt A Grandson’s Tale, Ryan has been out of touch with his family, and especially his grandmother whom he has not seen in fifteen years… until his grandfather’s funeral reconnects them. She is lonely though feisty, and suffering from dementia.