Individuals living with dementia require care that is often delivered by family and friends. This episode is devoted to discussing some of the unique aspects of dementia caregiving. Our guest today is Dr. Amanda Leggett. Dr. Leggett is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry here at the University of Michigan. Her research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is focused on issues related to dementia caregiving. She has interviewed over a hundred patients with dementia and their caregivers.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Related Links:  

• CAPRA Website: http://capra.med.umich.edu/
• Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging: https://micda.isr.umich.edu/
• The 36 Hour Day (Book): https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/36-hour-day

Resources for Caregivers:

• U-M Turner Center (in Ann Arbor): https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/geriatrics-center/community-programs/turner-senior-resource-center
• Alzheimer Associations: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving

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