The Deeper Dig
For families of dementia patients, Covid’s damage is already done
As nursing home visitation rules begin to relax, some residents’ family members worry that they still won't be involved in caring for their loved ones as long as Covid-19 remains a risk. And for elderly patients with dementia, some say the damage caused by physical separation has already been done.
Guests: Rebecca Whittemore-Arsenault, Monica Hutt (Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)