How meeting Alzheimer's patient helped Kristen Stewart prepare for 'Still Alice' role

Kristen StewartWashington, Nov 15 : Kristen Stewart recently shared her experience of being with an Alzheimer's Patient that she spent time with in order to research for her 'Still Alice' role.

The 24-year-old said that she held on those few seconds, in which she felt that the elderly Alzheimer's patient with severe dementia had been dropped into her body, E! Online reported.

While hanging out with her and her family, she felt that the old lady had so much to offer, and she might not be able to cognitively explain how she's feeling, she further added.

Stewart mentioned that she felt a connection with the subject and really appreciated the opportunity.

'The Twilight Saga' series actress further continued that the story was powerful, sad and scary, so she was very comfortable jumping into that with Julianne Moore, who genuinely adored Stewart.

In 'Still Alice,' Stewart plays the daughter of a woman with Alzheimer's played by Moore. (ANI)