What choice does a family have when a member is diagnosed with dementia?
place them in a facility, or care for them themselves
What choice did the Lazzara family make?
cared for them at home
Who was diagnosed with dementia?
Anthony Lazzara Sr.
When?
1996
Who largely bore the responsibility for his care?
Gail
How was she related to Lazzara Sr.?
he was her father-in-law
What were some of her duties?
She fed him, bathed him and changed his diapers
Why couldn't her husband help?
he was on the road
What was his career?
truck driver
Did they care for Lazzara Sr. until his death?
no
When did they stop caring for him at home?
Two years ago
Where did he go, then?
a local Veterans Affairs facility
At what age did he die?
95
In what year?
2008
In what war had he served?
World War II
What career did he also share with his son?
truck driver
Did it take a toll on the marriage between Gail and Anthony?
yes
Did they divorce?
no
Are Gail and Anthony the same age?
yes
How old are they?
56
Why didn't Gail leave the relationship?
she couldn't walk away from her father-in-law