Event Dime
Why Do So Many Washingtonians Have Dementia?
Education & Learning
- When:
- November 24, 2025 · 8:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
Aging isn’t something most of us like to think about, but it’s something all of us will experience. And in D.C., older residents are more likely to face memory challenges like dementia, which occurs here at higher rates than in much of the country. But a new approach to elder care might offer a better path forward for how the city supports its aging population. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler explores what aging in D.C. looks like today and what it could become. Want some more DC