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In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner covers the struggles that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Lisa speaks with Betsy Wurzel about her experience as the primary caregiver for her husband following his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease at a relatively young age. Together they discuss the myriad emotions and challenges that arise and advice for working through it. Betsy hosts the "Chatting with Betsy" show on Passionate World Talk Radio and co-hosts the "Lest We Forget" show along with Lisa and Passionate World Talk radio founder Lillian Cauldwell. Don't miss the episode of Lest We Forget!
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