Journey by Heart
"Journey by Heart" is an engaging and intimate view of Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay (ASEB), an extraordinary adult day health care program committed to the idea that individuals with Alzheimer's and other conditions of memory decline can continue to lead full, rich lives and should be cared for with love and respect.
ASEB's innovative and comprehensive approach is revealed through the perspectives of caregivers, staff, and program participants. For families caring for a loved one at home, ASEB provides both a nurturing lifeline and a system of support. For people who are losing the ability to communicate, ASEB speaks the language of the creative spirit by encouraging expression and connection through art.
The film's audience encompasses diverse communities and includes individuals affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias, their caregivers and loved ones, and care professionals.
IN ENGLISH WITH ENGLISH AND SPANISH SUBTITLES.
All profits from the sale of "Journey by Heart" return to Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay.
Produced by d-Facto Film Studio
Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Michelle Paymar
Executive Producer, Kate Scannell
Music by Peter Grant
"Rhapsody in G" by Anna Montgomery and Peter Grant
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Reviews:
"'Journey by Heart' gives an uplifting and honest view of the spirit, creativity and individuality of those among us with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It convincingly demonstrates the value of Adult Day Health Care and refutes the widespread belief that "nothing can be done" to heal and support the minds and hearts of our relatives, friends, spouses and partners living the reality of dementia."
Richard D. Della Penna MD
Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Aging Network
National Board of Directors, Alzheimer's Association
"'Journey by Heart' is a sweet, wonderful film...Contrary to our stereotype of what it might be like to care for people with dementia, the feeling is almost joyful... At ASEB people with dementia are accepted and treated as they truly are - much more than their dementia...it is a place where - as staff members say in the film - the supportive environment allows clients to be as fulfilled as they can be. I am proud that we have such a service in our community. A sincere thank you to Dr. Kate Scannell and Michelle Paymar for showcasing this gem."
Guy Micco, MD
Clinical Professor UC Berkeley - UC San Francisco
Joint Medical Program
Director, UC Berkeley Academic Geriatric Resource
Center (Center on Aging)
Co-Director, UC Berkeley Center for Medicine, the
Humanities, and Law
Awards:
Aurora Awards - Platinum - Best of Show
Hugo Award - Silver - INTERCOM, Chicago Film Festival Best of Festival - Documentary - Berkeley Film Festival
Hermes Creative Award - Gold
New York Film Festivals - Silver Award
Davey Award - Silver
Telly Award - Bronze
Accolade Competion - Award of Excellence
Chris Awards - Bronze - Film Council Of Greater Columbus
Film Festivals:
Chicago International Film Festival - INTERCOM Berkeley Video & Film Festival Heart of Gold Film Festival, Australia
Title #233462
Format: DVD-R