This series focuses on Roger and Eleanor Barnard. Roger, 86, has suffered from Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s since 1992. I chose to focus my documentary on Alzheimer’s because this disease affects millions of Americans. My intention in documenting Roger and Eleanor was to show both the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s as well as the compassion and care from his wife Eleanor. In the face of this illness, the human capacity for love and care is paramount.
