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Aging, Caregiving & Dementia Movies

These honest portrayals capture the challenges of growing old and caring for aging loved ones. Our collection of films offer understanding, practical insights, and emotional support for families navigating these difficult transitions together.

"Cocoon,"

By Ron Howard

“Cocoon,” directed by Ron Howard, is a science fiction film that makes you ponder the value of life and the importance o…

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"A Man Called Otto"

By Marc Forster

“A Man Called Otto” features Tom Hanks in the role of a surly curmudgeon who’s actively trying to take his own life. In …

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“I Care a Lot”

By J. Blakeson

A black-hearted entrepreneur by the name of Marla Grayson (played flawlessly by British actress Rosamund Pike) is a gold…

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"Dick Johnson is Dead"

By Kirsten Johnson

In the Netflix film “Dick Johnson is Dead,” documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson explores the process of coming to term…

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"End-of-Life Care During the COVID-19" Crisis

By Paul Myles

Filmmaker Paul Myles’s short film for BBC News about end-of-life care during the COVID-19 crisis asks five doctors worki…

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"The Nurse with the Purple Hair"

By Sean Cunningham

“The Nurse with the Purple Hair” is a heartwarming documentary about what it’s like to be a hospice worker and care for …

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"Lessons For the Living"

By Lily Henderson

Lessons for the Living is a 2010 documentary directed by Lily Henderson that features a series of interviews with hospic…

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"Away from Her"

By Sarah Polley

“Away from Her” (2006) is a rare film about Alzheimer’s disease, and in my opinion, one of the best. As a film adaptatio…

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"Still Alice"

By Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer

Still Alice is one of those essential movies, an instant classic that has an effect on all of its viewers, regardless of…

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"Alive Inside"

By Michael Rossato-Bennett

Rossato-Bennett’s Alive Inside (2014) is a must-see documentary for anyone who is familiar with the struggles of dementi…

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"Griefwalker"

By Tim Wilson

is a 2012 National Film Board of Canada documentary by director Tim Wilson. Filmed over a twelve-year period, the film c…

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