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The Alzheimer's Project

The Alzheimer's Project

Description: Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible brain disorder that destroys a person's memory and thinking skills. It is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This four-part documentary series focuses on the causes, symptoms, treatment and possible cures of the progressive brain disorder, and takes a close look at the effects the fatal disease has on both the patients and their loved ones. The series is part of a larger project, which includes 15 supplemental short films, a website and a national outreach campaign, to bring forth a new understanding of the disease.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2009
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: May 10, 2009
Awards: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, MORE
Network: HBO
Genre: Special Interest
Executive Producers: Maria Shriver, Sheila Nevins, MORE
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