Look To The Stars News: Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent Talks About Dementia

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has challenged the British government to take urgent action on dementia research in a new internet video series from the BBC.

Cause Celeb gives various celebrities the chance to talk about issues and causes close to their heart, and the Moulin Rouge star has recorded a short video about how he coped with his mother’s dementia as part of the series.

“When we were told, we were shocked and worried… about what was going to happen to [my mother]” said Broadbent. “There were moments of fear and moments of anxiety. We searched for books on the subject, and newspaper articles and television programs to try and acquaint ourselves with this strange thing that had entered our lives. At that stage we weren’t aware that it was such a common disease.”

Stars Heal Patients With A Kiss

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Medicinema is a registered charity that has partnered with the Health Sector and the Film Industry, installing state-of-the-art cinemas on site in hospitals around the United Kingdom.

By creating purpose built cinemas in hospitals, Medicinema provides a much needed escape for the patients – it’s a welcome break from the hospital ward. Each cinema is specially designed to cater for beds and wheel chairs and nursing staff on duty throughout every Medicinema screening.

With nurses instead of usherettes, Medicinema harnesses the magic of the Silver Screen to help enrich the quality of life for patients. By screening the latest releases for patients young and old – including those in beds and on wheelchairs – patients and their families are able to escape the reality of hospital life.