New film documents a family coming to grips with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer Society of North Bay
News Release

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The Film "Forgetful Not Forgotten" depicts the story of a family coming to grips with the realities of early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. John Wynn was diagnosed with the disease at the young age of 57. His son Chris decided to chronicle his family's journey to John's final days. This is a moving and heart breaking film. Forgetful Not Forgotten weaves past and present, to both celebrate the man who was, and mourn the painfully slow and steady disappearance of the man he became.

This film is about the Changes Alzheimer's brings to patients lives and it shows the impacts the disease has on family and friends. Chris takes us to the medical world of Alzheimer's diagnostics and preventions.

The film is a tribute to Chris and his family's personal journey and the effects of an increasingly common disease. It delivers a message of hope and encouragement to anyone touched by Alzheimer's. Through this film we learn that "life is not only about holding on to what we love, but knowing when and what, to let go," says Linda Brown, Executive Director Alzheimer Society of North Bay.

This film will air on the Knowledge Network January 20th at 10 pm and on TVO on January 21 at 9 pm.

Visit FORGETFULNOTFORGOTTEN.COM for more information on the film. This website also offers much needed support for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementia. The sites social networking features allow caregivers to connect and share their stories.

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