Elysium

The story explores the poignant relationship between Michael McDuffy, a retired professor facing Alzheimer's, and Brendan Sullivan, a young psychology student assigned to help him. As Michael grapples with his diagnosis, he contemplates the inevitability of his decline and the moral dilemmas surrounding his fate. This narrative delves into themes of friendship, autonomy, and the struggle against societal and institutional constraints, ultimately questioning the choices one makes in the face of terminal illness.