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Letter to the editor: Does an Alzheimer’s caregiver close to you need a break?

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion November 30, 2022

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As National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and National Family Caregivers month comes to a close, I would like to share our story with you. My husband, Mark, became one of the more than 6 million Americans living with the disease, and I joined the ranks of the family and friends serving as caregivers. Our journey began five years ago when Mark started experiencing short-term memory loss. In 2019, he received a diagnosis of mild cognitive... + full article



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