Alzheimer's film hits the red carpet
Published 24 January 2008
Away From Her is a film that brought to the screen the reality of life for over 700,000 people with dementia in the UK and the millions more who care for them.
Julie Christie's powerful and strikingly honest portrayal of a person with Alzheimer's showed the devastating impact any form of dementia has, not only on the person diagnosed, but on their families.
On behalf of the Alzheimer's Society, I want to thank Julie for highlighting this all too often taboo subject and increasing the awareness of the dilemmas and quality of care needed for everyone affected by dementia - an as yet incurable condition. We congratulate her on this recent Oscar nomination and all the well-deserved awards Ms Christie has received so far for this role. We wish her the best of luck at the Oscars.
Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
