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

HELENA — November marks Alzheimer’s 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 Alzheimer’s may experience this season very differently, but a speech pathologist at St. Peter’s 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,” Kathy Aasved, a speech language pathologist at St. Peter’s Health, said.

(WATCH: Kathy Aasved discusses ways to help connect with people living with Alzheimer's) 'Meet them where they are at': Alzheimer's and speech

Aasved works on speech with Alzheimer's pati