FIRSTHAND
Sherry Boswell
Season 2 Episode 10 | 4m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Sherry's mom has Alzheimer's but their encounter through glass keeps the memory alive.
Sherry's mom suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and after her care facility went on lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the mother and daughter were no longer able to visit in person. But on a recent drive past her mom’s home, Sherry impulsively pulled over and ran up to her window. They had an emotional encounter through glass, which Sherry hopes will sustain her mom’s memory of her.
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FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW
FIRSTHAND
Sherry Boswell
Season 2 Episode 10 | 4m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Sherry's mom suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and after her care facility went on lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the mother and daughter were no longer able to visit in person. But on a recent drive past her mom’s home, Sherry impulsively pulled over and ran up to her window. They had an emotional encounter through glass, which Sherry hopes will sustain her mom’s memory of her.
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