Still Here: Caregiving and Dementia



This hour-long special is about the unspoken challenges of caring for a family member with dementia. The show explores the experience of ambiguous loss, where the person is both here and not here at the same time. Through stories, we explore why caregivers have such high rates of isolation and depression and how difficult it may be to live with the fear of getting the disease yourself. Host Dr. Anne Hallward has lived with this illness in her own family and offers creative solutions that give hope, reduce stress, and build community.

 
“One of the hardest things you will ever have to do, is to grieve the loss of a person who is still alive.”
Anonymous
Follow the links below to more audio, information, and resources to support the caregiver you know.
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Use these brief audio prompts to start a conversation about caregiving.
General Resources on Caregiving
Thanks to the Hope and Grace Fund for their Generous Support of this Project.

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