The burden of dementia on caregivers

    In the second part of our series Gray Matters, Maiken Scott of the WHYY Health and Science Desk joins us to talk about the burden of caring for those suffering from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It often falls on family members and it’s a physically, and emotionally exhausting task.

    More coverage:

    Margo Woodacre’s blog
    Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association
    Delaware Services for Aging 
    Swank Memory Care Center at Christiana Care

     

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