ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)

The weekly Chamber Connection series continues to march on with the last gathering for January taking place at the K.O Lee Aberdeen Public Library on Thursday morning.

Carla Thielbar, Development Director with the Alzheimer’s Association, states what the organization’s ultimate goal is.

Thielbar explains the confusion between dementia & Alzheimer’s along with the different types of dementia.

Thielbar lists some surprising statistics about Alzheimer’s in South Dakota.

Thielbar elaborates that dementia takes it toll on not just patients, but caregivers as well.

Thielbar looks at the financial impact dementia is having on the state & country.

Thielbar mentions ways the Alzheimer’s Association provides support to people who need it.

Thielbar talks about the organization’s advocacy day & the progress they have made around the state.

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association, please visit alz.org