Beginning May 10, 2009, HBO will be airing a four-part documentary series on Alzheimer's Disease. The series will tell the story of "scientific discovery, research advances and challenges and the human faces behind the disease," according to Richard J. Hodes, M.D., director of the National Institute on Aging.
The first segment, "The Memory Loss Tapes," provides a look at seven people living with the disease across the full spectrum of the disease's progression. The second segment, "Grandpa, do you know who I am?" airs on May 11, and features Maria Shriver sharing what it means to be a child or grandchild of someone with Alzheimer's. The third segment, "Momentum in Science," which also airs on May 11, will address some of the cutting-edge research advances being made right now. The May 12th segment highlights the sacrifices and successes of caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
Hopefully, this series will serve to bring the issues involved in this devastating disease to light. For more information, go to hbo.com/alzheimers.
Listings:
The Memory Tapes May 10, 2009, 9p.m.
Grandpa, do you know who I am? with Maria Shriver May 11, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Momentum in Science May 11, 2009, 8 p.m.
Caregivers May 12, 2009, 7 p.m.
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