member AnitaP originally posed the question here.
Did anyone watch this???
What did you think?
Others felt that it was" too clean". It didn't show the violent patient. Alzheimer's is definitely not one-size-fits-all, but so many have manic episodes, that it should be addressed.
Some others felt that if you didn't at least know someone with Alzheimer's, you would've Turned Off the program in the frist few minutes.
I didn't get to watch the tape, however I think this is great. I am trying to find where I can find a dvd on alzheimer's. Or CD or any information to present to a group of senior citizens. Can anyone help me with that?
you can find HBO:The Alzheimer's Project as well as other Alzheimer dvds at http://www.netflix.com/Search?lnkctr=srchrd-ips&v1=alzheimer+&btn=Search
Personally, you should view the The Alzheimer's Project before showing it to others. I was disappointed with it. It is depressing and they show a man die.
Our Caregiver's group was sent DVD's to preview. Everyone agreed that while sad it is also positive. We all knew going in the Alz. is dreadful but seeing the reality of it helps us to better provide care for our people. I just pray they don't decide to do a reality show!
I have ordered the DVDs pre release from Amazon.com at a discounted rate
If you are a regular on this site, then there really was nothing new to be found on the series. I thought it was like Alzheimers 101. The only benefit it might have is to educate those who knew little or nothing about the disease and to possibly gather fundraising support for future research.
There was a clip on ABC news that shows what it is like for Alzheimer's patients. This may not be suitable for seniors with Alzheimer's...but is very good for caregivers to understand the experience from inside the patient. http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7974006.... please watch this to understand how these people feel doing everyday tasks. Once you open this site click on TOP VIDEOS from the list on the left and this one should play automatically.
I got tapes, very helpful DVD's from my local library
Has anyone read the book 'Still Alice'? I thought it was gave a great look inside the mind of a young lady who got Alzhehimers at an early age. I couldn't put the book down till I'd finished it. I've since passed it on to friends and relatives. Also --- I enjoyed the movie 'The Savages'. Its just your regular movie --- only its based on a family with a father who has Alzheimers. Good story line. You can probably rent it about anywhere now.
The best show I have seen on Alzheimers is called "The Forgetting" and was aired on PBS. You can google it on the internet and watch it online. It shows everything and every stage. You will shed tears but come away very well informed. I can not praise it enough. My mom and sister have this sad disease. Be sure to watch the "after show" as it updates the first show and adds even more info. Watch it alone first before showing to someone else so you can monitor what is appropriate. Would love to hear your comments.
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