The Mama Joe Project
The Mama Joe Project is a multimedia and outreach initiative focused on aging and care for elders with Alzheimer disease and other dementia. The issue is growing in significance as the world’s population of people 60 years and older is estimated to double by year 2050.
Core to the project is My Mama Joe Hope & Help, a documentary film whose central character is an African American woman living with dementia. The story intersects personal narrative with broader themes of aging, health, and cargiving. The film is complimented by Engagement Forums, a series of community outreach events to raise awareness, highlight resources, and inspire hope.
With prioritized emphasis on reducing health disparity, the vision for this project is that individuals and families will be better positioned to experience improved quality of life as they age.
