Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts (2017)

The National Threat Posed by an Incurable Illness

Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts (2017) poster

Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer's disease. Many know the unique tragedy of this disease, but few know that Alzheimer's is one of the most critical public health crises facing America. Because of the growing number of aging baby boomers, and the fact that the onset of Alzheimer's is primarily age-related, the number of Alzheimer's case is predicted to skyrocket in the United States. This will not only be a profound human tragedy, but an overwhelming economic one as well. Due to the length of time people live with the illness and need care, it's the most expensive medical condition in the U.S. Future costs for Alzheimer's threaten to bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid, and the life savings of millions of Americans.

Director: Elizabeth Arledge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Music: John E. Low
Cinematography: Ben McCoy
Editing: Doug Quade
Production: TPT National Productions, Gurney Street Films, Twin Cities Public Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dying and death, alzheimer's disease, aging, disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts about?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer's disease. Many know the unique tragedy of this disease, but few know that Alzheimer's is one of the most critical public health crises facing America. Because of the growing number of aging baby boomers, and the fact that the onset of Alzheimer's is primarily age-related, the number of Alzheimer's case is predicted to skyrocket in the United States. This will not only be a profound human tragedy, but an overwhelming economic one as well. Due to the length of time people live with the illness and need care, it's the most expensive medical condition in the U.S. Future costs for Alzheimer's threaten to bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid, and the life savings of millions of Americans.
Who directed Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts was directed by Elizabeth Arledge.
Who stars in Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts stars Elizabeth Arledge, Ed Markey, Susan Collins.
How long is Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is a Documentary film.
Where was Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts produced?
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts was produced in United States of America.