Newly approved Alzheimers drugs could provide families with relief [Video]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Unfortunately, nearly every American is either a caregiver for someone suffering, or at least knows someone who is suffering, from Alzheimer’s.

Every year the Alzheimer’s association holds events all over the state intended to spread awareness of the disease and education on how someone can get help.

“So helping people understand what is dementia, what is Alzheimer’s disease, how can I best help support somebody by learning communication strategies, (and) caregiving strategies. So really to provide some education but also allow people to share their experience and ask questions,” Michelle Kutner the program director for the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association said.

Over the past couple of years, the FDA has approved two different drugs for helping to treat Alzheimer’s, Leqembi and Donanemab, both with the same intended effect.

“It’s not a cure we don’t have a cure yet that’s our ultimate goal but it’s another …