EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 39 MIN
My partner has Alzheimer's. Now what?
from Confronting Dementia · host Travis Urban MD
This week we sit down for our first care partner episode with Rachel Main, Alzheimer's Association Family Support Coordinator, and experienced care partners Richard Mendelsohn, Kathleen Suryan, and Laurette Lau to share their initial experiences and reactions after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in their loved one.
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