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.

As the average age of farmers continues to rise, dementia and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease are becoming a growing concern in rural and agricultural communities. Dr. Julie Bobitt an Assistant Professor at the&nbsp;Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science at&nbsp;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&rsquo;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.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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