MSU Extension Releases a New Magazine: Alzheimer's and Related Dementias: Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers

While Montana has more than 22,000 people living with Alzheimer’s, there are no figures available about the number of agricultural producers who have the disease. “ I know they are out there because family caregivers have approached me wanting to know about financial and health care powers of attorney during my estate planning meetings across the state,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist.

The MSU Extension developed this magazine because there is little information about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on farmers and ranchers,” The magazine is designed specific...