The Alzheimer's Project
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible brain disorder that destroys a person's memory and thinking skills. It is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This four-part documentary series focuses on the causes, symptoms, treatment and possible cures of the progressive brain disorder, and takes a close look at the effects the fatal disease has on both the patients and their loved ones. The series is part of a larger project, which includes 15 supplemental short films, a website and a national outreach campaign, to bring forth a new understanding of the disease.
- Metascore75
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- HBO
- Documentary
- TV-PG
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible brain disorder that destroys a person's memory and thinking skills. It is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This four-part documentary series focuses on the causes, symptoms, treatment and possible cures of the progressive brain disorder, and takes a close look at the effects the fatal disease has on both the patients and their loved ones. The series is part of a larger project, which includes 15 supplemental short films, a website and a national outreach campaign, to bring forth a new understanding of the disease.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
The Memory Loss Tapes
Sun, May 10, 2009 84 mins
Seven people living through various stages of Alzheimer's disease are profiled in this verite documentary.
Episode 2
Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?
Mon, May 11, 2009 31 mins
Five children--ages 6-15--talk about coping with grandparents who are suffering from Alzheimer's disease in this documentary. Maria Shriver provides commentary and delivers valuable lessons for the kids.
Episode 3
Momentum in Science
Mon, May 11, 2009 55 mins
Part 1 of 2. Go inside the labs and clinics of 25 scientists and physicians leading the fight against Alzheimer's disease in this eye-opening two-part documentary.
Episode 4
Caregivers
Tue, May 12, 2009 49 mins
The impact of Alzheimer's disease on those who provide care to these patients is the focus in this documentary. See five moving portraits of the sacrifices and successes made by people experiencing their loved one's gradual descent into dementia.