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Raising The Standard Of Dementia Care

oregoncarepartners.com

An aging population means more likely cases of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the years ahead. 

Dementia patients will need caregivers, and many will be needed. 

An effort is underway to make sure the caregivers give a standard of quality care. 

The Oregon Caregiver Training Initiative is set up to raise and maintain that standard. 

We get the lowdown on this state-supported initiative.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.