Throughout the film, it is apparent that it is difficult for her to form complete thoughts and understand those around her. As time progressed, Allie’s world became more nonsensical. Tasks once enjoyable to Allie like painting became next to impossible after a while. In the movie, a nurse tries to remind Allie that she loves to play the piano and she is able to remember a piece of music from memory. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are strategies to delay progression, maximize function and maintain independence. Allie's entire reality is erased and she is living the life of a stranger among her loved ones. She is unable to recognize her husband, children and grandchildren. The Notebook depicts Allie as having complete memory loss of her past. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia which gradually worsens over time. Allie's type of dementia is never defined in the movie, however the majority of the audience likely identifies with Alzheimer's dementia. He spends day after day reading sections to her from his old journal while she simply treats him as a nice but mystifying stranger.ĭementia is an unforgiving disease that takes away memory and impacts a patient's independence.
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He has full belief that his words will give his wife, Allie, the chance to relive their turbulent, youthful relationship and the unforgettable love they shared.
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The movie is centered around an elderly man named Noah who reads aloud to the love of his life, confident to bring her faded memory back. The plot is a magnificent story of the unconditional love of a man for his wife, despite her memory being taken away by dementia. It was adapted into a film in 2004 and stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The Notebook is a novel by the best-selling author Nicholas Sparks. Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy Notre Dame of Maryland University, School of PharmacyĬlinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry/Neurology Return to The CPNP Perspective issue main page. PGY2 Competency Areas, Goals and Objectives.Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy for Nurses and non-BCPP Pharmacists.Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM).The AIMS Assessment and Tardive Dyskinesia.New Name: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP).Psychiatric Pharmacists: Improving access, outcomes, and cost.