When the Mind Fails: A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

Most people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease live at home, cared for by family members who must deal with the strain of looking after aging parents and grandparents who might not even recognize them. When the Mind Fails, a primer on the disease, looks at symptoms, diagnosis, the middle stages, coping skills, day to day life with Alzheimer's, the final stages of the illness, and contemporary medical research. Aimed at both patients and caregivers, the program emphasizes the importance of both proper care and compassion, offering a good mix of medical and practical information. Viewers will learn what happens inside the brain during the disease, and are reminded that the victims of Alzheimer's are just that, victims--they may lash out or act mean simply because they are confused or scared. Combining case studies and interviews, this solid program is recommended, even for those who already own Lost in the Mind (VL-1/98). Aud: P. (J. Asala)