An exploration of Alzheimer's, taking both a sweeping and intimate look at how this cruel disease affects nearly five million Americans and their loved ones.

Based on the book by David Shenk. "Stories of love, courage, and hope"--Container. Recorded in Dolby surround stereo. DVD special features: The future of Alzheimer's with David Hyde Pierce (c2008) ; Alzheimer's: the help you need, hosted by David Hyde Pierce (c2004) ; interview with David Shenk, author of The forgetting- Alzheimer's: portrait of an epidemic ; interview with filmmaker Elizabeth Arledge. "This film is presented in 'widescreen' format. The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen are normal. Enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions"--Container.