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Short Movie Script: “Fragments of Her”

Characters

  • Mrs. Salma Hassan (63 years old) – Patient
  • Mona – Daughter
  • Dr. Kareem – Neurologist
  • Pharmacist – Community pharmacist

Scene 1: Opening (Home – Morning)
(Mrs. Salma is in the kitchen, confused, holding a kettle.)

Mona:
Mom… you already made tea.

Mrs. Salma (confused):
Did I? I don’t remember…

Narrator:
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions worldwide. Age above 65 is the strongest risk factor. Other risks include female gender, family history, hypertension, and diabetes.

Scene 2: Hospital Admission
(Mrs. Salma is brought to the clinic)

Mona:
Doctor, she’s been forgetting everything… even my name sometimes. She gets lost and repeats questions.

Dr.Kareem: Can you remember when her memory problems began

Mona: About 2 years ago

Dr. Kareem:
These symptoms suggest cognitive decline. Let’s assess her.

Scene 3: Clinical Manifestations
Dr. Kareem (examining):

  • Memory loss (recent events)
  • Disorientation to time and place
  • Difficulty finding words
  • Behavioral changes (irritability)

Mrs. Salma:
Where am I…?

Scene 4: Diagnosis & Examination

Dr. Kareem:
We’ll perform the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

(He asks questions)

Dr. Kareem (to Mona):
Her MMSE score is 18/30, indicating moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Narrator:
Diagnosis is clinical, supported by cognitive scales like MMSE, and imaging to exclude other causes.
Lab tests:
Normal kidney and liver functions
Normal thyroid function and CBC
Neuropsychological testing: Normal MRI
Past medical history: DM and HTN

Scene 5: Treatment Plan

Dr. Kareem:
We’ll start treatment:

  • Rivastigmine capsule 1.5 mg twice daily and it may increase to 3-6 mg twice daily after 2 weeks

Mona:
Are there any side effects?

Dr. Kareem:
Yes, she may suffer from some nausea and vomitting

Scene 6: Pharmacy Scene
(At pharmacy)

Pharmacist to Mona
Here is Rivastigmine. Let me explain:

Counseling Points:

  • She should take the capsule twice daily
  • she may suffer from some nausea and vomiting
    It is better to be taken with food
  • Do not stop suddenly

Mona:
Okay, thank you.

Scene 7: Adverse Effect Appears
(At home – Mrs. Salma feels dizzy and nearly faints and she is suffering from severe N&V)

Mona:
Mom! You look pale!

Scene 8: Referral Back to Physician after 1 week
(Back to doctor)

Dr. Kareem:
Your mom can not tolerate the side effects of the medication
Solution:

  • Switch to donepezil patch 4.6 mg every 24 hours
    Apply the patch the day following the last oral dose

Scene 10: Monitoring Plan

Dr. Kareem:
We will monitor:

Efficacy:

  • If no improvement , increase the dose of the patch to 9.5 mg every 24 hours
    MMSE score for 3-6 months
  • Daily functioning

Safety:
Monitor cholinergic side effects

Final Scene: Emotional Close
(Mona helping her mother look at old photos)

Mrs. Salma (smiling faintly):
You look familiar…

Mona (holding tears):
I’m your daughter, mom.

Narrator:
Alzheimer’s disease slowly steals memories—but early diagnosis, proper treatment, and compassionate care can preserve dignity and quality of life.

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