Grace

Grace, a classic program on Alzheimer's disease, follows seven years in the life of Grace Kirkland and the inspirational caregiving efforts of her husband. It provides a documentation of Alzheimer’s disease from near the time of diagnosis to death.

”Grace is one of the greatest love stories you are ever going to see...”
--The Baltimore Sun

Tracking Grace from the first stage of the disease where she’s already having short term memory problems, to where she loses her ability to speak and finally her ability to walk and eat. Grace provides the extraordinary opportunity to witness first hand the progression of dementia and the related symptoms.
» Case Presentation: Grace Kirkland

After its release as a film, Grace was aired on public television and won a regional Emmy award for best documentary as well as top awards in numerous other competitions. This program still very popular among universities, Alzhiemer's groups and long-term care facilities, and is recommended viewing for everyone working with dementia patients and especially family members of people with Alzheimer's disease.

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Grace Notes

Leading national Alzheimer's expert, Dr. Peter Rabins, presents the progression of dementia; the related symptoms and behaviors; and the changing caregiver role using excerpts from the classic film documentary Grace. Nursing home staff join in the discussion suggesting positive ways they handle catastrophic reactions and other difficult dementia-related behaviors in long-term care.
» See a clip of Grace Notes

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