On today's show...
We spend the hour on the pathology and impacts of the most common type of dementia: Alzheimer's disease.
Our panel includes medical professionals treating the disease and caretakers directly affected by Alzheimer's. They explore the medical and social infrastructure in place to address the disease.
Lisa Groon is a dementia care consultant and caregiver. Leslie Morrow is the state executive director of the South Dakota Alzheimer's Association. Alisha Hemraj, M.D., is a geriatrician and internal medicine provider at Sanford Health. Ahmed Abd Elazim, M.D., is a neurologist at Sanford Health.
We get an overview of what science knows and doesn't know about Alzheimer's. We also explore the organizations and resources available in South Dakota to help patients and their loved ones.
Plus, we learn about creating moments of joy and dignity, which is how Groon cared for her mother.
The PBS Independent Lens film "Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's" premieres on PBS Monday at 9 p.m. central, 8 p.m. mountain.
