Caring For Mom

November. 18,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This documentary shows what happened when Alzheimer’s came into my mother’s life and how we managed it. What started as a private memorial video for Mom found a new life in its current metamorphosis as a possible motivator for others to consider home care for their parents instead of automatically going the nursing home route.

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