Join WXXI and Move to Include for a special FREE screening of Matter of the Mind: My Alzheimer‘s, followed by a panel discussion at The Little Theatre.
About the Film:
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it’s a partner becoming a caregiver or an adult child shifting into being their parent’s caretaker, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed.
Indie Lens Pop-Up presents this free screening:
On Monday, April 28 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.
At The Little Theatre, Theatre 1
240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
The film will be followed by a moderated panel discussion. ASL interpretation will be provided for opening remarks and post-screening panel discussion. This film is presented with open captions.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Racquel Stephen, WXXI News Health, Equity and Community reporter.
Panelists include:
Katy Allen, Lifespan’s Division Leader Caregiver Services and Director of the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute Spending time with her live-in grandmother as a teen and seeing first-hand the impact of caregiving impacted Katy Allen’s life and career. Always having had a love of older adults and an interest in society and aging, Katy has spent the last 30 years in Aging Services program administration developing and overseeing programs for older adults and care partners. She joined Lifespan of Greater Rochester in 2016. She oversees caregiver services for Lifespan and directs the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute, which provides programs, services and support to care partners of older adults in Monroe County and the Finger Lakes region.
Ann Marie Rogers, Business Owner at Seniors Helping Seniors® South Rochester, NY
Matt Mann, Alzheimer’s support advocate, a board member of the Rochester Finger Lakes chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and an advocate for funding of Alzheimer’s research, care, and education. Matthew first became involved when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008. Losing his father to the disease in 2018, and having several other family members diagnosed as well, Matthew has continued to share his family’s story through video, social media, and getting involved with fundraising and events. This year marks the 18th year he and his family have participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a fundraiser that supports Alzheimer’s Association programs for families, and research.
