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Gerda

In 2010, Gerda Saunders learned she has dementia. She was 61-years-old at the time, and a professor at the University of Utah who was already recognizing symptoms in herself. Gerda has been writing about her experience, and has agreed to let RadioWest follow her on her journey with the disease.

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Gerda

Gerda Saunders was 61 years old when she learned she had dementia.

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Gerda: The Body That Is Left

Gerda Saunders has dementia, and when the time is right, she is going to take her own life.

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Gerda: Isolation & Connection

Dementia made worse by COVID-19 pandemic

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Gerda: Downhill From There

Gerda Saunders has dementia, and has learned that a diagnosis can actually be a relief.

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Gerda: Dementia Field Notes

Is style worth it when you can no longer manage your own appearance?

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Gerda: Like a Puzzle

Marriage ... and dementia

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