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Caring For Those With Memory Loss And For Their Caregivers

It is estimated that around 13,000 Vermonters currently are living with Alzheimer's disease.
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It is estimated that around 13,000 Vermonters currently are living with Alzheimer's disease.

For individuals with dementia, in most cases there is at least one caregiver who is helping them navigate life with memory loss. We look at the challenges these caregivers face while watching their loved one struggle with this condition.

We listen back to our program from July 2017 when we spoke with Sheila Dooley and Rob Backlund, who have both provided care for family members suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

We also spoke with Pamela Beidler, who was programs and outreach director for the Alzheimer's Association's Vermont Chapter, about the services and support available to caregivers.

And then we hear from Dr. Michael LaMantia, a geriatrician and Director of the Center on Aging at UVM, who discusses the importance of caring for these caregivers.

Broadcast on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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