How dementia caregivers navigate a challenging role: Catharsis, humor and patience
Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability among older adults. For caregivers of people with the disease, the role is filled with a variety of emotions like worry, sadness and grief. But it’s also a role often filled with connection and love.
In June, Connecticut Public’s Daniela Doncel moderated a conversation about dementia caregiving at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield. Today, we’ll hear that discussion.
Panelists spoke about the logistics of care, the importance of speaking openly about the disease, and the experience of losing someone who is still…
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