The devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are well documented. Dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities that are severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Alzheimer's, a progressive, irreversible brain disorder, is the most common form of dementia.
Only a handful of movies have managed to accurately portray the challenges faced by individuals and their families when dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. These productions reveal the physical and emotional complexities associated with these neurological disorders.
This gallery highlights 15 movies that have received praise for their raw and uncompromising take on the progressive nature of dementia and the suffering it causes when the mind slowly declines. But these same productions are also celebrated for the way they've approached a very difficult subject with a sensitivity and depth that have helped us learn more about this often misunderstood medical condition. Click and continue reading.