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August 13, 2007 - 3:43pm -- webmaster
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Where We Live

About the Program

WNPR's interactive news program explores important issues and ideas that affect where, how and even why people live in Connecticut, and how Connecticut fits into a global society.  

Join the conversation!  Go to Episodes to hear past shows - and help us brainstorm by adding your comments to Future Shows.   Follow us on our map, as we take Where We Live on the road, bringing the conversation to communities across the region.  

 

Latest Episode
December 21, 2011 - 11:01am -- webmaster

Where We Live: The Age of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s is predicted to be the defining disease of the baby boom generation
Published: December 21, 2011 - 11:01am
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Vince Alongi
 
Alzheimer’s is predicted to be the defining disease of the baby boom generation.

It’s an incurable brain disorder that destroys memory, as well as the ability to speak and function.  It also slowly eats away at loved ones who serve as caregivers.  
        
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