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The Gerda That Remains

Gerda Saunders embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry as the effects of dementia slowly unravels her identity. A teacher and scientist by trade and grounded in reality, Gerda invites us into her memory loss experience with nuance, poetry and vulnerability. While the disease progresses, Gerda reveals what remains of who she is and what she must let go of.

The Gerda That Remains

56m 58s

Gerda Saunders embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry as the effects of dementia slowly unravels her identity. A teacher and scientist by trade and grounded in reality, Gerda invites us into her memory loss experience with nuance, poetry and vulnerability. While the disease progresses, Gerda reveals what remains of who she is and what she must let go of.

Episodes

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    The Gerda That Remains

    56m 58s

    Gerda Saunders embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry as the effects of dementia slowly unravels her identity. A teacher and scientist by trade and grounded in reality, Gerda invites us into her memory loss experience with nuance, poetry and vulnerability. While the disease progresses, Gerda reveals what remains of who she is and what she must let go of.

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    The Gerda That Remains - Preview

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    The Gerda That Remains, a collaboration with RadioWest Films, premieres Thursday, February 17 at 7PM on PBS Utah. Tune in or stream. In this moving documentary, Gerda Saunders embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry as the effects of dementia slowly unravel her identity.

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