Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in Wisconsin. It is a public health crisis. The movie Still Alice tells a story that is real life for many people. Join us to view the movie, and then participate in a discussion with UW students about the impact of Alzheimer's in your own life. It isn't just the person with the diagnosis who is affected.

Dr. Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer’s disease. As the once vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice’s three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day. It is a a heartfelt drama that honors its delicate themes with bravery and sensitivity.