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Still Here: Caregiving and Dementia


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This hour-long special draws attention to the unacknowledged challenges faced by family caregivers for people with dementia. The show explores the experience of ambiguous loss, where the person is both here and not here at the same time. It chronicles the absurdly difficult situations that caregivers can find themselves in, trying to negotiate with someone irrational who doesn’t remember them and may refuse to cooperate. Through stories, we explore why caregivers have such high rates of isolation and depression, and we provide powerful ways to connect with someone who is no longer verbal. "Still Here" is hosted by psychiatrist Anne Hallward, MD, who offers a mental health perspective and practical solutions that give hope, reduce stress, and build community.
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