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Guardian of the Lens
Randy Briley
Commentary, D: Community
Guest series By Randy Briley on November 15, 2023
Guardian of the Lens

My wife and I spent 15 years caring for her parents, both of whom struggled with dementia. This is part nine of a 10-part series that will introduce you to Arthur, Barbara and our family’s journey. Our goal is to share our triumphs and challenges to help others. 

Based upon our experience with Barbara’s memory care unit, we felt better educated to help Arthur remain in his own home for his walk. At this point, my wife and I both had retired and were more present and available.

We started off ...

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