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Alzheimer’s hurts not only those who suffer from its symptoms, but also the people who care for them.

Barry Petersen, a CBS News correspondent, entered a dark chapter of his life when his wife, Jan, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. That led to his book, Jan’s Story, which chronicles Jan’s struggle with the disease and Barry’s challenges as a caregiver.

See more of Barry Petersen’s story


Also, be sure to watch Jan Carver’s Life After 50 every Sunday, 10am on Comcast Channel 7.

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