There is an inherent understanding of the grieving process when a family loses a loved one, but what if that person isn’t gone?
Don’t Forget to Remember is an artist’s exploration of the fragility of memory and the lived experience of his mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s. Yet, it also celebrates a family’s life lived together.
The film opens a conversation about the delicate nature of memory. Through the artist’s process, we establish that even though Alzheimer’s brings elements of disintegration and destruction, we can never truly lose a loved one if we hold on to our collective memories.
Don’t Forget to Remember is a creative collaboration between the artist, Asbestos, and director Ross Killeen.
Both have lived experiences with their mothers having Alzheimer’s and Dementia respectively. Ross’s mother, Patricia, sadly passed away in 2019. Asbestos’ mother, Helena, is at an advanced stage with her Alzheimer’s. The pair is keen to open further honest conversations about it.
Don’t Forget to Remember is emotive, personal and artistic in its approach. It explores the concept of memory and the self and how it relates to the personal connections of those living with Alzheimer’s.