Directors: Chris Newhard, Max Lugavere
By: Rebecca & Daniel
Witness the poignant journey of Kathy, a resilient matriarch facing the dual challenges of dementia and Parkinson’s disease in a compelling documentary. Filmmaker Max Lugavere tenderly captures his mother’s courageous battle against a rare form of dementia, illuminating the heart-wrenching realities of her condition. Relocating to New York to provide unwavering support, Max delves deep into understanding the intricacies of her illness.
At 63 years old, Kathy confronts the cruel amalgamation of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, a perplexing diagnosis devoid of familial precedent. Through archival footage, viewers glimpse Kathy’s vibrant past, marked by normalcy in speech, movement, and daily life, starkly contrasting with her current state of decline. Struggling with memory lapses, familial recognition, and motor function, Kathy grapples with the debilitating effects, compounded by the complexities of medication management.
Unveiling ground-breaking research, the documentary unveils the pivotal role of the gut-brain axis, debunking conventional wisdom and underscoring the gut’s influence on neurological health. Exposing the detrimental impact of sugar on brain function, particularly on the Hippocampus, the film elucidates the enduring consequences of inflammation and neuronal damage.
Moreover, the documentary underscores the insidious onset of Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing the imperative of proactive intervention. With a focus on dietary interventions to mitigate brain inflammation and stress management, the film advocates for preventative measures to safeguard cognitive well-being.
A poignant blend of information and emotion, this documentary serves as a clarion call to raise awareness about the profound implications of neurodegenerative diseases.
