Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is a documentary film directed by Elizabeth Arledge, running about 56 minutes. “The National Threat Posed by an Incurable Illness” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer's disease. Many know the unique tragedy of this disease, but few know that Alzheimer's is one of the most critical public health crises facing America. Because of the growing number of aging baby boomers, and the fact that the onset of Alzheimer's is primarily age-related, the number of Alzheimer's case is predicted to skyrocket in the United States. This will not only be a profound human tragedy, but an overwhelming economic one as well. Due to the length of time people live with the illness and need care, it's the most expensive medical condition in the U.S. Future costs for Alzheimer's threaten to bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid, and the life savings of millions of Americans.

Who’s in it. Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts stars Elizabeth Arledge as Narrator, Ed Markey as Self and Susan Collins as Self.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts page.

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