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Caring for a Parent with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Andrea Hughes

Caring for a Parent with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Andrea Hughes

Update: 2025-06-25

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Steve and Virginia sit down with Andrea Hughes, a dedicated caregiver whose mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Featured in the PBS documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s, Andrea shares her personal journey navigating the challenges of caregiving at a young age, balancing work and family responsibilities, and finding strength through community and storytelling. To learn more, visit the PBS documentary page, follow Andrea on Instagram @itsandreakrystal, and explore her work at candidcaregiverscollective.com.

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Caring for a Parent with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Andrea Hughes

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