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Today Barbara talks to Beth Harris about caring for her mother, Gail. Gail was first diagnosed two years ago with a Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), then with Alzheimer’s two months ago. Beth says it was hard to accept her mother’s diagnosis at first, because she remained lucid and sharp. They discuss the “common themes” of Alzheimer’s -- getting lost, forgetting things, having trouble processing information -- yet how each case is unique, making it impossible for caregivers to know what to expect. They also talk about some creative ways that Beth convinces her mother to do things, and why, in certain situations, it’s ok to lie.
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Today Barbara talks to Beth Harris about caring for her mother, Gail. Gail was first diagnosed two years ago with a Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), then with Alzheimer’s two months ago. Beth says it was hard to accept her mother’s diagnosis at first, because she remained lucid and sharp. They discuss the “common themes” of Alzheimer’s -- getting lost, forgetting things, having trouble processing information -- yet how each case is unique, making it impossible for caregivers to know what to expect. They also talk about some creative ways that Beth convinces her mother to do things, and why, in certain situations, it’s ok to lie.
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