Caring for the caregiver

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. In 2010, 14.9 million family members and friends provided 17 billion hours of unpaid care to those with Alzheimer’s and dementias – the care is valued at $202.6 billion. To order a copy of ...

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