More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease . And that number is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades.

To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we look at the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis, and treatment, and ask what they mean for patients and families.

We also explore the emotional realities of living with the disease, from changes in behavior to the complicated grief that can come with caring for someone whose personality and abilities are changing.

Plus, we learn how Connecticut is working to improve access to care, support caregivers and shape policy around Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Guests:
Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly: Vice President of Care & Support at the Alzheimer’s Association
Christy Kovel: Connecticut Government Relations Director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Connecticut chapter
Patty O’Brian: dementia specialist at the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

<a href="https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures">More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease</a>&nbsp;. And that number is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades.
To mark World Alzheimer&rsquo;s Day, we look at the latest developments in Alzheimer&rsquo;s research, diagnosis, and treatment, and ask what they mean for patients and families.
We also explore the emotional realities of living with the disease, from changes in behavior to the complicated grief that can come with caring for someone whose personality and abilities are changing.
Plus, we learn how Connecticut is working to improve access to care, support caregivers and shape policy around Alzheimer&rsquo;s and dementia.
Guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.alz.org/press/spokespeople/elizabeth-edgerly">Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly</a>:&nbsp;Vice President of Care &amp; Support at the Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association</li>
<li>Christy Kovel: Connecticut Government Relations Director for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alz.org/ct">Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association&rsquo;s Connecticut chapter</a></li>
<li>Patty O&rsquo;Brian: dementia specialist at the&nbsp;<a href="https://hhcseniorservices.org/services/center-for-healthy-aging">Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging</a></li>
</ul>

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.