Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

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Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

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Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

Jul 26, 202629m
0:0029:03

About This Episode

When the Times reporter Ellen Barry’s father developed dementia after a fall, her family spent years trying to manage his erratic behavior and confusion. They struggled to convince him that he was home, he was safe, and he shouldn’t try to leave. The experience was exasperating and impossible to understand. Today, Ellen tells the story of those…

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