Keys Bags Names Words
A documentary film about hope in aging and dementia
“A tremendous insight into the dementia journey for different families”
Dementia is one of the greatest fears of people today. This documentary shifts that narrative of fear and hopelessness to one of hope and action. There are things we can do as individuals to reduce our risk of developing dementia. There are ways to connect meaningfully with our loved ones, even if they no longer recognize us. We can live a high quality of life after diagnosis.
“‘Keys Bags Names Words’ is a kaleidoscopic look at dementia and possible ways to deal with it.”
Now screening in more than 25 countries around the world in support of World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21
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Inspiration
Caring for people with dementia presents profound challenges to families and societies, and the global burden is vastly underestimated. As global populations age, the number of people living with dementia grows, tripling by 2050 to 152 million—overwhelming families, communities, public health care systems and economies worldwide.
This film is intended to create a shift. A shift in thinking among those who have dementia from hopelessness to optimism and action for a higher quality of life. A shift for carers from loss and despair to connection. A shift towards prevention and knowing how to keep our brains healthy. And a shift that comes from real people sharing their experiences—the funny, the angry, the sad, the powerful—and finding ways we can be less afraid and more inclusive.
“It’s changing my narrative of life… to look forward to aging.”
— Alex Kornhuber, photographer & featured profile