ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Friday, South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association Program Director Michelle Kutner addressed the role caretakers play when addressing this disease.

Kutner discussed the theme for this one dealt with the issue of independence.

Kutner talked how important it is to know the individuals and their characteristics.

Kutner went over ways that caretakers can assist those with Alzheimer’s.

Kutner expressed the importance of establishing or maintaining a set routine.

You can learn more about the disease at www.alz.org.