A Crisis Within a Crisis in Syria

A Crisis Within a Crisis in Syria

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When the Times reporter Ellen Barry’s father developed dementia after a fall, her family spent years trying to manage his erratic behavior and confusion. They struggled to convince him that he was home, he was safe, and he shouldn’t try to leave. The experience was exasperating a ...  Show more

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