A Documentary Film:

"I Remember Better When I Paint", narrated by Olivia de Havilland, is the first international documentary about the positive impact of art and other creative therapies on people with Alzheimer's and how these approaches can change the way we look at the disease. A film by Eric Ellena and Berna Huebner, presented by French Connection Films and the Hilgos Foundation. Among those who are featured are noted doctors and Yasmin Aga Khan, president of ALzheimer's Disease International and daughter of Rita Hayworth, who had Alzheimer's.

Link to the trailer for the film

Link to WBEZ interview with Berna Huebner

Link to irememberbetterwhenipaint.com

MISSION

To support and encourage the ongoing process of artistic creation with people who have memory problems and/or Alzheimers and who require assistance in creating art that is meaningful and enriching -- the Hilgos award has been created.