You may already be familiar with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods and his journey in trying to assist his mother with her diagnosis of dementia at a fairly early age. He just released a documentary, Little Empty Boxes
I learned of this movie from an interview conducted by The Empowering Neurologist, Dr David Perlmutter Little Empty Boxes: A Film of Love, Loss, and the Quest for Understanding Dementia | Max Lugavere. I found the interview interesting.
Currently, the Little Empty Boxes documentary is not free, it must be bought or rented, but here is the website: https://littleemptyboxes.com/
From the website:
SYNOPSIS
Once a strong and independent woman, Kathy Lugavere finds herself struggling with her memory. In a quest to find his mother the best care, Max Lugavere moves home to New York City and begins to consult with top health experts to investigate the origins of Dementia, a disease which now affects a staggering 55 million people globally. The deeply personal film chronicles Kathy’s experience with Dementia as Max explores methods outside of prescription medication to slow her illness down. LITTLE EMPTY BOXES presents a raw perspective of Kathy's journey and the hardships of being a caretaker as her son is willing to do anything to save his mother.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT BY MAX LUGAVERE
My world stopped in 2011 when, on what was supposed to be a relaxing summer vacation, my mother couldn’t recall what year it was. Pressing her, in disbelief, she struggled to find the answer and began to cry. That was the moment I knew our lives would never be the same. LITTLE EMPTY BOXES wasn't a film I planned to make. It crept in, claws out. Watching dementia cripple her life was excruciating, but within that pain bloomed a purpose. I had to do my best to understand this condition, not just for her, but for everyone facing the abyss of cognitive decline. My film isn't about medical pronouncements or miracle cures. It's raw, messy, and deeply personal. It's a plea for empathy, a tribute to my mom, and a love letter to the science of dementia prevention. It is my hope that by sharing my mom's story, we can illuminate the path not just to delaying, slowing, or even, possibly, preventing this condition, but to cherishing every fragile memory, every laugh, every "I love you" before the boxes become truly empty. This film isn't about endings; it's about making the most of what remains, together.