Alzheimer's Association Cheers Signing of Bill to Create State Dementia Director

The Alzheimer's Association is lauding the June 18 signing by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of legislation that sets up statewide coordination of Alzheimer's disease programs and policies, reports Florida Politics . The bill establishes a dementia director position within the state Department of Elder Affairs to oversee policies and programs for addressing Alzheimer's disease. "This is a big win for our Florida seniors," said Michelle Branham with the Florida region of the Alzheimer's Association. "Gov. DeSantis has made it clear that Alzheimer's is a top priority under the State Health Improvement Plan and this piece of legislation is critical for its success. We thank Gov. DeSantis for his leadership and commitment to our senior population." Under the legislation, the dementia director will assist the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee in designing the Alzheimer's disease state plan; support Florida's memory disorder clinics; enable public education on Alzheimer's disease; coordinate dementia research programs; and gather data on the impact of Alzheimer's on the state.