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Actress Julianne Moore, who's considered a front-runner for an Oscar in her latest film, had help with the authenticity of her role from a Minnesota woman. 


The movie "Still Alice" is set for release Friday and is based on a best-selling novel about a linguistics professor with early onset Alzheimer's disease. 


Fifty-year-old Sandy Oltz, of Sartell, was diagnosed with the same disease four years ago. She became Moore's consultant during the film and was on the New York film set during its creation in March. Oltz describes Moore as caring and down to earth. The two still keep in touch. 

 she and other Alzheimer's advocates hope the movie brings additional awareness and research dollars to the disease.

Moore is considered the best actress Oscar front-runner for her latest film.

Sartell woman adviser to actress Julianne Moore on 'Still Alice'

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