“Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts,” premiering Jan. 25, 2017 on PBS, is an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer’s disease. Many know the unique tragedy of this disease, but few know that Alzheimer’s is one of the most critical public health crises facing America.
This powerful documentary illuminates the social and economic consequences for the country unless a medical breakthrough is discovered for this currently incurable disease.
With power and passion, the one-hour documentary weaves together the sobering statistics about Alzheimer’s; expert commentary delineating the societal consequences if we don’t have a medical breakthrough; and compelling stories filmed around the country in places where Alzheimer’s is growing rapidly – places where we see previews of the future happening today.
Protect Your Brain
While there is currently no way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, preliminary research indicates that there are steps that can be taken to encourage healthy brain aging. Refer to the Alzheimer’s Association 10 Ways to Love Your Brain initiative or these tips for lifestyle suggestions to get you started!
CREDITS:
A Production of Twin Cities PBS – St. Paul/Minneapolis.
Producer/Director: Elizabeth Arledge/ Executive Producer: Gerald Richman
Director of Photography: Ben McCoy
Editor: Douglas Quade
Music: John E. Low
Managing Producer: Ted Hinck
