'Meet them where they are at': Alzheimer's and speech

November marks Alzheimers Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on a disease that affects thousands of families across Montana.

Here, during the holidays, when families come together to share memories, laughter, and long-held traditions, those living with Alzheimers may experience this season very differently, but a speech pathologist at St. Peters Health in Helena is helping families find connection amidst the changes.

I do what I do because I love helping people and being a part of their journey, said Kathy Aasved, a speech language pathologist at St. Peters Health.

Aasved discusses ways to connect with people living with Alzheimer's:

Aasved works on speech with Alzheimer's patients, but the disease has impacted her life more than just those she works with.

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