(KNUE-FM) I know many people whose lives have been touched by dementia. It is a heartbreaking scenario, and we are just now starting to give it the discussion and the compassion it deserves on a larger scale.

Dementia's Widespread Reach in South Texas

In one close-knit county in South Texas, though, dementia isn't something we hear about from time to time or when we face it head-on while doing our best to care for our loved ones--it's a community-wide reality.

About 8 hours south of Tyler, Texas , Starr County is experiencing a heartbreaking reality as dementia has progressed past "normal" statistics and is a part of everyday life.

According to an article from The Atlantic , residents in Starr County shared that almost every family includes at least one family member strugglin

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