The Alzheimer's Association® is proud to have played a role in bringing the film "Still Alice" to life. The movie tells the story of a woman coping with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, and Julianne Moore's performance has helped raise public awareness of this terrible disease ? and also earned her an Oscar last night!
Along with many other amazing women including Executive Producer Maria Shriver, book author Lisa Genova, and Co-Producer Elizabeth Gelfand Stearns, I am honored to have worked behind the scenes on the film. As the science consultant, I guided the screenwriter and director team on the scientific accuracy of information about Alzheimer's disease, which is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States ? and the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
Despite these statistics, current federal funding for Alzheimer's disease research is only a third of what is needed to reach the goal set by the National Alzheimer's Plan to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025.
The hope is that with the poignant portrayal of Alzheimer's disease, "Still Alice" will inspire more people to take an active role in the fight. Your donation will provide much-needed care and support services to other families facing this devastating disease ? and help advance research so that every family can hope for a future without Alzheimer's.
