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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: How To Cope When Memory Loss Meets Farm Life
Description: As the average age of farmers continues to rise, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are becoming a growing concern in rural and agricultural communities. Dr. Julie Bobitt an Assistant Professor at the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science at the University of Illinois Chicago explains the early warning signs of dementia, how the disease can impact farm safety, and when families may need to reconsider a loved one’s role in daily farm work. She also gives a look into their free Farm Families Coping With Dementia program to help caregivers navigate these trying times.See omnystudio.com/li...