The author of "Still Alice" on Alzheimer's and why she writes about disease

"Still Alice" author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova explains the symptoms of Alzheimer's and why she writes about families coping with neurological diseases or disorders, which she says are often "ignored, feared or misunderstood."

Still Alice | First 10 Minutes (2014)
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Still Alice | First 10 Minutes (2014)

Michael J. Fox emerges from the darkness of Parkinson’s
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Michael J. Fox emerges from the darkness of Parkinson’s

What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova | TED
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What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova | TED

'Miracle' drug giving hope to Alzheimer's sufferers | 60 Minutes Australia
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'Miracle' drug giving hope to Alzheimer's sufferers | 60 Minutes Australia

Still Alice | First 10 Minutes | Love Love
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Still Alice | First 10 Minutes | Love Love

WHAT DEMENTIA LOOKS LIKE BEFORE MEMORY LOSS STARTS — Know This to Protect Yourself!
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WHAT DEMENTIA LOOKS LIKE BEFORE MEMORY LOSS STARTS — Know This to Protect Yourself!

Oprah with Belle Burden on the Collapse of Her 20 Year Marriage & Her Bestselling Memoir
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Oprah with Belle Burden on the Collapse of Her 20 Year Marriage & Her Bestselling Memoir

Nicole lives ina DIY wooden tiny house surrounded by nature | ARD Room Tour
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Nicole lives ina DIY wooden tiny house surrounded by nature | ARD Room Tour

What is Alzheimer's disease? - Ivan Seah Yu Jun
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What is Alzheimer's disease? - Ivan Seah Yu Jun

Could We Treat Alzheimer's with Light and Sound? | Li-Huei Tsai | TED
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Could We Treat Alzheimer's with Light and Sound? | Li-Huei Tsai | TED

Kristen Stewart, Julianne Moore Tackle Alzheimer's In ‘Still Alice’ | TODAY
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Kristen Stewart, Julianne Moore Tackle Alzheimer's In ‘Still Alice’ | TODAY

What would you do if nothing could stop you? | Lisa Genova
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What would you do if nothing could stop you? | Lisa Genova

Jack Hanna's long goodbye: How Alzheimer's is stripping away the man the world once knew
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Jack Hanna's long goodbye: How Alzheimer's is stripping away the man the world once knew

The Long Goodbye: What it's like to live with Alzheimer's disease | 60 Minutes Australia
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The Long Goodbye: What it's like to live with Alzheimer's disease | 60 Minutes Australia

‘Still Alice’ Advisor Talks About On-screen Portrayal of Alzheimer’s | World Science Festival
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‘Still Alice’ Advisor Talks About On-screen Portrayal of Alzheimer’s | World Science Festival

Alzheimer’s Is Not Normal Aging — And We Can Cure It | Samuel Cohen | TED Talks
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Alzheimer’s Is Not Normal Aging — And We Can Cure It | Samuel Cohen | TED Talks

Expert Advice for Dementia Caregivers | 1-on-1 with Teepa Snow
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Expert Advice for Dementia Caregivers | 1-on-1 with Teepa Snow

Alzheimer's and Dementia | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
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Alzheimer's and Dementia | 60 Minutes Full Episodes

Kristen Stewart's Preparation For ‘Still Alice’ | TODAY
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Kristen Stewart's Preparation For ‘Still Alice’ | TODAY

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
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Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease