My Name Is Lisa

This fictional film documents a thirteen year-old girl dealing with her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. It won "Best YouTube Short Film of 2007," drawing the attention of millions of people all over the globe.

Lisa's situation really shook me. In some ways, I feel as though a mere teenager has become a sole caregiver. Roles within this family have radically reversed. Who has truly become the parent now? Lisa is the one making a sandwich nearing the end of the film...

Might Lisa's innocent face be hiding emotions she denies confronting? Her mother no longer even remembers her own daughter's name. Is Lisa adequately prepared for the long road ahead of her?

Awareness and knowledge of the disease would at least present Lisa with some tools to deal with the grief she inevitably feels. Disseminating that information to the public remains difficult yet crucial in these upcoming years.