HBO is doing a documentary series on Alzheimer's starting this Sunday, May 10.  Titled 'The Alzheimer's Project', the series is comprised of four parts.

  1. The Memory Loss Tapes
  2. Grandpa, Do you know who I am? (with Maria Shriver)
  3. Momentum in Science
  4. Caregivers
There is also an accompanying book and DVD, as well as supplemental series of 15 videos focusing on the research and medical side of Alzheimer's available to stream online.

A national survey completed in conjunction with The Alzheimer's Project found that 54% of the US population has been affected by some way in Alzheimer's.  With such a huge impact on our society, I encourage health care providers, caregivers, seniors, and anyone else affected by Alzheimer's or a loved one's cognitive decline to watch this series.

The website has great information, but please make sure to ask your health care provider if you have questions.  A geriatric care manager can also help caregivers and seniors address issues associated with Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

For more information on the series, visit http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/index.html.
To watch the supplemental series, visit http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/the-supplementary-series.html.