Anthony Hopkins has the lead role in a film called “The Father†about a man who refused help as he slips deeper into Alzheimer’s disease. The film brings viewers inside the mind of the patient, allowing filmgoers to get inside the head of someone with dementia. “It can strike anyone at any moment,†notes Hopkins. Although he is in his 80’s, he said he is loving this stage of life. “The past five years have been extraordinarily lucky, and the best time my life,†he said. Regular readers of my blog know that both my father and grandmother had this terrible disease when they passed away. There are great people at our local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in Ryan’s Ranch. They also have a 24-hour hotline if you need support at 800-272-3900.
