The Alzheimer's Project (2009)

Episode Overview

This observational documentary follows the lives of seven individuals affected by dementia, showcasing their experiences from the initial signs of the disease to its final stages. Shari Cookson shares, "We aimed to convey what it feels like to live with the condition." She and her team intended to illustrate the illness's progression through their diverse narratives. However, Nick Doob emphasizes, "There’s no straightforward path; the disease varies greatly among each person." Cookson further notes, "They say if you’ve met one person with Alzheimer’s, you’ve only met one person with Alzheimer’s."