The Remember Me Association and Kern Pharma have released the documentary “Remind me of Alzheimer’s, the beginning of disconnection”. It is a feature film that aims to make visible the harshest stages of this neurodegenerative disease to generate greater sensitivity and social awareness about the needs of patients and caregivers.
The Remember Me Associationin collaboration with Kern Pharmahas presented at CaixaForum Macaya de Barcelona the documentary «Remind me of Alzheimer’s, the beginning of disconnection‘which has the objective of give visibility to the different stages of the and generate sensitivity and awareness about the needs of patients and their caregivers.
The premiere of the documentary “Remind me of Alzheimer’s, the beginning of disconnection” took place at CaixaForum Macaya in Barcelona, with the assistance of more than 80 people
For Jose Codinapresident of the director and protagonist of the documentary with his motherthis documentary supposes “a great opportunity to return to highlight the needs of patients suffering from this diseasewhich not only ends up dehumanizing the person but also greatly affects their environment, people who find themselves without support and, in many cases, without resources to offer these patients the quality of life they deserve”.
For his part, eva valeroproduct manager of the specialist line of highlights the continued support of the laboratory to this pathology with which they have been working for many years “At Kern Pharma we have always had a great sensitivity with Alzheimer’s patients, their families and caregivers and we have spent many years supporting projects that help give visibility and, above all, raise awareness about their needs”. Eva assures that “For this reason, we collaborated with Jose from the first moment, since his documentary is a faithful portrait of the most advanced phases of the disease, which, perhaps, are also the most unknown.”.
Here you can see the official trailer from the documentary ‘Remind me of Alzheimer’s, the beginning of disconnection’:
After the premiere of the feature film, which was attended by more than 80 people, there was a round table with specialists that allowed us to know, from different perspectives, the impact that Alzheimer generates in the patient and his environment. In this round table participated:
- Dr. Mercè Boadaneurologist specializing in neurodegenerative diseases and director and founder of ACE Foundation Alzheimer Center Barcelona.
- Dr. Manel Sanchezdeputy medical director of Hospital Sagrat Cor de Martorell and president of the Spanish Society of Psychogeriatrics.
- Dr. Amada Santananeuropsychologist at ISEP Clinic.
- Gemma Tommea neurology social worker at the Hospital Mutua Terrassa.
- David Gonzalezchief inspector of the Judicial Police of the Superior Headquarters of Navarra.
- Association President and Vice President: Jose Codina and Alberto Herreros.