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In this excerpt from her book “Walking with Fay,” Carolyn Birrell tells the story of caring for her mother with dementia
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Walking With Fay,” a Dementia Caregiving Journey

Carolyn Birrell shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Fay through the stages of dementia. Their...

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