NPT Reports: Aging Matters

Living with Alzheimer's and Dementia | Aging Matters

Episode 8 | 57m 37s

On Nashville Public Television's Aging Matters Aging Matters: Living with Alzheimer's and Dementia, we explore the impact these diseases are having on individuals, families and communities by weaving together the personal stories of those who are living with dementia, their care partners and commentary from leading experts in dementia.

Aired: 06/27/16

Rating: NR

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