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SD Alzheimer’s Association Looking for Input on New State Plan

SD Alzheimer’s Association Looking for Input on New State Plan

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The South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association is holding a series of meetings this month, working toward a state plan on dealing with the disease.
South Dakota has the most deaths per capita from Alzheimer’s in the country, and has a rapidly aging population.
Association Executive Director Leslie Morrow says the plan will be written from the input they receive……

Morrow says the plan they come up with will be very flexible…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/leslie-morrow-927b

Morrow says they already know some of the issues that need attention…..

Morrow says help for caregivers is also a priority. She hopes to have a plan ready for legislators review later this year.

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