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Spouses, loved ones meet the high demands of being a caregiver
Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases take a toll on families
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Registered Nurse Rita Harding drops by the facility’s woodworking class to visit clients Dottie and Kay, right, Wednesday morning. At the new location, there is no specialized woodworking shop, but a new one is in the planning stages.
While other retired couples look forward to spending time together, Steve Inlow spends much of his time managing medications, doctor appointments and day-to-day activities for his wife. Inlow cares for his wife who has Alzheimer’s. The Dahlonega man is not alone.