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Sandeep Jauhar's memoir explains how Alzheimer's works – and how it affected his dad

NPR's Book of the Day

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Understanding Memory Loss and Alzheimer's

The speaker shares their personal journey of recognizing the signs of memory loss and dementia in their father, reflecting on their initial denial and gradual realization. As a cardiologist, they discuss their limited knowledge of Alzheimer's and emphasize the importance of understanding the impact on memory encoding and emotional processing, expressing their frustration and desire to educate others through their book.

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