Aging Wisconsin: Elder Care Jobs, The Early Signs Of Dementia, What’s Next For GM, This Week In Congress

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The Wisconsin Public Radio News series “Aging Wisconsin” continues today with a report on the job opportunities created by Wisconsin’s older population, particularly the rise in in-home care. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert then talk to an Alzheimer’s expert about some of the personality changes that occur with age and how to differentiate them from early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s. They also discuss what’s happening this week in Congress and check in what’s next for General Motors after a record setting amount of recalls.

Featured in this Show

  • When Is It Normal, And When Is It An Early Sign Of Alzheimer's?

    In the wake of his controversial remarks, the wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling told media outlets that she thinks her husband may be suffering from early dementia. Sterling has not been diagnosed with any cognitive disorder, but these headlines have sparked a national conversation about aging and the personality changes that are often early signs of dementia. Two guests from the Alzheimer’s Association in Wisconsin discuss some of the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s and how they can be distinguished from age-related changes.

  • GM Recalls More Cars: Where Does The Company Go From Here?

    General Motors is recalling more cars this week, setting a new company record for recalls in a year. An auto industry analyst talks about the vehicles affected, and what’s next for the embattled automaker.

  • This Week In Congress – May 21, 2014

    USA Today Congressional Correspondent Susan Davis fills in for Paul Singer for this week’s update on happenings in Congress.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Kari Paterson Guest
  • Kathleen Albert Guest
  • Jesse Toprak Guest
  • Susan Davis Guest

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