Bill Would Make Ohio Final State to Develop Alzheimer's, Dementia Action Plan

Ohio Sens. Steve Wilson (R) and Kenny Yuko (D) agree that their state must develop a comprehensive plan to deal with a growing population of Ohioans with Alzheimer's and dementia, reports KOSU.org . Wilson notes the longevity and numbers of senior Ohioans will increase, along with the proliferation of Alzheimer's and related dementia. According to Yuko, 5.7 million Americans, including 220,000 Ohioans, currently live with those diseases. He adds that "some estimates predict that these numbers will nearly triple by the year 2050." The senators cite Ohio as the only state lacking a plan to handle the coming crisis. They propose a rigorous review to devise a strategy that can be followed over the next few years to support people with dementia, as well as their loved ones and caregivers.