The fight for your life /

A film to begin the conversation about dementia. Many families, caregivers and patients, are plagued by the diseases that fall under the dementia umbrella. We don't talk about these diseases or what they do to families. Caregivers suffer in silence. They take on the burden themselves. But they...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Orzel, Virginia (Director, Producer), Bradley, Nia (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Privately Published, 2022.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:A film to begin the conversation about dementia. Many families, caregivers and patients, are plagued by the diseases that fall under the dementia umbrella. We don't talk about these diseases or what they do to families. Caregivers suffer in silence. They take on the burden themselves. But they don't have to. They aren't alone and there is help. This film talks about the different types of dementia, what they are and how they affect the brain. There are 4 families that talk about their journey. Doctors who help you understand what's going on. There is also hope and a place to go for help, The Alzheimer's Association and Lifespan. Also you can see how music therapy helps comfort those who suffer from dementia. The film also discusses health disparity.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed June 28, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (54 minutes)
Playing Time:00:53:35