HBO Special

Maria Shriver on Alzheimers PTR

We're at the brink of controlling one of the major diseases affecting world health.

By: Prime Time Radio | Source: AARP Radio | May 5, 2009

Starting May 10, HBO is presenting a four-part examination of the toll taken by Alzheimer's disease on America today. The series spends significant time exploring the promise that a cure can be found in time to ward off an epidemic of the disease.

Mike Cuthbert talks with Maria Shriver—co-executive producer of the specials and producer of a segment on talking to kids about Alzheimer's—in this emotional, frank, and in-depth interview.

Does the first lady of California want to know whether her genes predispose her to Alzheimer's? How does she feel about visiting her distinguished father, Sargent Shriver, only to have to re-introduce herself each time?

Why does Ms. Shriver believe so passionately about educating children regarding the emotional and physical ravages of Alzheimer's?

Watch the video of the complete interview, above, and see clips from the show as you watch. To download the interview to your iPod or other player please click the program title to the left.

Visit AARP's Caregiving and Alzheimer's page for more information about this affliction, the extraordinary HBO programs, and caregiving for loved ones with the disease.

More with Maria Shriver in AARP The Magazine.