Edith and Michel. Coping with Alzheimer's
Description
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that gets worse over time, gradually affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. This fascinating documentary explores the mystery of Alzheimer's and examines whether or not it is a case of survival or acceptance. Join Michel Moreau, who suffers from a severe case of Alzheimer's, and his wife and companion, Edith Fournier, as they navigate the many uncertainties associated with the disease. In this film, Edith gives viewers a glimpse of their severely disrupted lives while showing how their personal inner transformations enable love and life to triumph over isolation and illness.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Adulthood (96)
- Ability, Influence of age on (36)
- Older people (270)
- Nervous system (179)
- Aging (259)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2004
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=52004
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