Making Alzheimer’s real through film and song

Sometimes Alzheimer’s feels like a mystery to anyone who has never see it in person. You hear about people who have lost their memories, or their identities but to experience it in person is both educational and frightening.

There are a few brave individuals who are currently sharing their own personal experiences through various websites and you can see my own experience with my mom on this site. However, ambulance film makers are able to use their talents to bring this experience home to anyone through the miracle of actors in a sensitive, provocative and impact manner.

These videos are designed to educate not to prescribe.

This is an incredibly powerful short video. From the Alzheimer’s Association site about the video:

“My Name is Lisa” is powerful fictional film that depicts a 13-year-old girl struggling with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease. It won short film on YouTube in 2007, drawing the attention of millions. We hope it changes the way you think about Alzheimer’s and those who are affected.

A new video just produced out of the UK is equally powerful and shows the impact on a couple who have been married forever. She visits her husband every day but he never knows until … This is the preview.