Forgetful Not Forgotten Premieres Jan 11 on TVO
Tuesday, 23 December 2008 20:59

Forgetful Not Forgotten, an intimate portrait of a family coming to grips with the realities of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, shot by Montreal filmmaker Chris Wynn, airs on TVO at 9:00 p.m. January 11th, 2009. The film, which provided the inspiration for this website, follows the Wynn family from the point where John Wynn is diagnosed with the disease at the relatively young age of 57. Chris chronicles his family's journey to John's final days. An honest, moving, and at times heartbreaking film, Forgetful Not Forgotten weaves past and present to both celebrate the man who was and mourn his painfully slow and steady disappearance.

The film also airs at 10 p.m., January 20th on the Knowledge Network and 9 p.m. February 18th on the Saskatchewan Communications Network.

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Kim Benoit
14-Sep-2011
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Hi,
I did not see this film, but I know that I need to. Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of this? Is it out on DVD?

My mom has Alzheimer's Disease and I am just preparing for what is to come, from the stage she is now in. Appreciate your help.

Kim

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jocelyne
10-Mar-2010
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I saw your video a couple of days ago...and was very touched by the compassion shown throughout. I hope to take some of this with me on our journey with our loved one. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Linda Pilgrim
09-Feb-2009
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I was saddened to see how physically vigorous and vital your father appeared , even with his muddled mind.
My Mother passed away last October at 90 after 10 years of Alzheimers. She always knew "something's wrong"; she didn't know me for the last 5 years, and sometimes said "Give me a gun - I'll shoot myself" She was mobile when she went into the nursing home, but eventually fell and broke a hip - within 5 weeks, not knowing this, she got up to walk and broke the other one. Her last 3 years in a nursing home were such sad ones! They made "death" look pretty good.
A number of Canadians are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro this September as has been done in previous years, to raise funds for Alzheimers - this is described in a number of Alzheimer sites under "Ascent for Alzheimers".

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