More than 40 states currently are involved in developing their own State Government Alzheimer's Disease Plans. Here you will find copies of the state plans that have been published to date as well as state-by-state comparisons of the recommendations included in the published state plans.
Care and Case Management Improving the individual health care that those with Alzheimer’s disease receive.
Quality of Care Improving the quality of the health care system in serving people with Alzheimer’s.
Health Care System Capacity Expanding the capacity of the health care system to meet the growing number and needs of those with Alzheimer’s.
Training Better equipping health care professionals and others to deal with individuals with Alzheimer’s.
Workforce Development Increasing the number of health care professionals that will be necessary to treat the growing aging and Alzheimer’s populations.
Home- and Community-Based Services Improving services provided in the home and community to delay and decrease the need for institutionalized care.
Long-Term Care Improving long-term care, including assisted living, for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Research Increasing research on Alzheimer’s disease.
Brain Health Promoting activities that would maintain and improve brain health.
Data Collection Creating a better system of data collection regarding Alzheimer’s disease and its public health burden.
Safety Improving public safety and addressing the safety-related needs of those with Alzheimer’s.
Legal Issues Addressing legal protections for, and legal issues faced by, individuals with Alzheimer’s.
State Government Structure Improving how government evaluates and adopts policies to help people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
