Dementia patients are living full lives thanks to experimental program in UK

Aug. 14, 2024 Health & Wellness

One in 10 Americans over age 65 has dementia, an umbrella term for symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons. One journalist is documenting how patients continue to live with dignity and joy.

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Credits

Guest:

Isabel Sutton - journalist

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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