Despite the recognized importance of quality and effective communication as one of the most important factors associated with aging, very few speech and language pathologists work with communication of the eldery with chronic and progressive diseases. Taking into consideration that interventional methods of encouraging communication, language and speech can significantly affect the quality of life of the elderly, the role of speech and language pathologist is by no means negligible. One of the most common types of dementia is Alzheimer's disease which refers to progressive memory and intellectual abilities loss, and is acqiured, progressive and results in deficits in various domains of cognitive functioning – memory, visual-spatial skills, general intellectual abilities, including deficits in communication and language. Despite the fact that communication and language deficits are the leading symptoms of Alzhimer's disease, the importance of speech and language pathologist is not fully recognised. Accordingly, the aim of this study waas to investigate the role of speech and language pathologist in working with the people with Alzheimer's disease. The first step was to illustrate the basic features of the disease, the course and progression through three stages, and characteristics of communication and language-speech progression. Emphasis was then placed on the role of speech and language pathologists in assessment, therapy, and counseling processes. In order to determine the family awareness of the role of speech and language pathologist working with Alzheimer's disease, a study was conducted whose participants were family members and caregivers of patients (N=30). They completed a questionnaire available on Google Forms. The research pointed the need for greater awareness of the population about the areas of work of speech and language pathologists, which includes Alzhimer's disease, and about work elderly population in general. Furthermore, in addition to the need to raise awareness, the problem of insufficient education of speech and language pathologists in working with elderly, especially those with chronic and progressive difficulties such as Alzheimer's disease, is highlighted.