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The Guest Book season 1 episode 8

Story Eight

 
Hopeful medical researcher Laurie visits the cabin with her Alzheimer's patient Edgar in an attempt to recreate his past life and help him recapture some of his memories.
 
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The Guest Book / S01E08 : Story Eight
Season 1, Episode 8 | Aired on September 14, 2017 | TV-MA | 25 min. | TBS
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  • The Guest Book - Episode 9 - Story Nine
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Episode Summary

In an innovative study on dementia treatment, Dr. Laurie Gallif attempts to revive the memories of Mr. Edgar Barns, an Alzheimer's patient, by recreating his past environment. Utilizing a cabin, vintage items, and specific scenarios from Edgar's life, Laurie witnesses significant moments of memory recall in Edgar, including both benign and deeply problematic aspects of his personality, such as racism and misogyny. Despite ethical dilemmas and the ultimate tragedy of Edgar's accidental death, Laurie views the experiment as a breakthrough, advocating for further research in this direction. The story encapsulates the complexities of memory, the ethical considerations of dementia treatment, and the potential for controversial outcomes in psychological experiments.

Full Episode S01E08 Recap

### Introduction to Dr. Laurie Gallif's Study - Dr. Laurie Gallif presents her study on a new treatment for dementia. - She explains her trip to Germany and the concept of creating environments from the past to help Alzheimer's patients. ### Creating Edgar's World - Laurie chooses Mr. Edgar Barns, a man with advanced Alzheimer's, as her subject. - She finds a cabin and items that resemble Edgar's past to recreate his environment, including a vintage truck and outfits. ### Edgar's First Interactions - Edgar mistakes Laurie for his wife Beatrice and shows signs of memory recovery. - Laurie and her nurse encounter difficulties adjusting to Edgar's 1950s mindset, including his racism and misogyny. ### Unexpected Developments - Laurie discovers Edgar's past as a racist and possibly violent individual. - Despite ethical dilemmas, Laurie focuses on the success of her experiment in restoring Edgar's memory. ### The Experiment's Outcome - Edgar's memories, including harmful ones, continue to resurface, complicating the experiment. - Edgar's accidental death concludes the experiment, but Laurie sees value in the method for future research. ### Reflections and Future Directions - Despite the experiment's mixed results, Laurie advocates for further funding and research into this treatment method. - The story ends with a suggestion to possibly test the method on a different demographic in the future.

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Who is Dr. Laurie Gallif?

Dr. Laurie Gallif is a researcher presenting a study on a new treatment for dementia.

What is the new treatment for dementia that Dr. Gallif is studying?

The treatment involves creating environments from the patients' past to help them regain memories and improve their quality of life.

Who is Mr. Edgar Barns?

Mr. Edgar Barns is a man suffering from advanced Alzheimer's, chosen by Dr. Gallif for her experiment.

How does Laurie recreate Edgar's past environment?

Laurie recreates the environment using a cabin that resembles Edgar's old house, a vintage truck, and clothes from the past.

What significant change does Edgar show after being in the recreated environment?

Edgar starts to regain some memories, mistaking Laurie for his wife and showing signs of his old personality.

What challenges do Laurie and her nurse face during the experiment?

They struggle with Edgar's outdated and racist views, which complicate their interactions and the experiment's ethical implications.

What controversial aspect of Edgar's personality is revealed?

Edgar is shown to have been a racist and possibly violent individual in his past.

What is the outcome of the experiment with Edgar?

The experiment ends with Edgar's accidental death, but Laurie considers it a success in terms of memory recovery.

What does Laurie suggest for future research?

Laurie suggests that despite the challenges, the method shows promise and should receive funding for further study, possibly with a different demographic.

 
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