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Sacramento Bee highlights Alzheimer’s diagnoses progress and issues
Yesterday, May 8th, 2011, The Sacramento Bee wrote an article highlighting promising developments in Alzheimer’s diagnoses. You can read the full article here.
California Council Identifies Priority Legislation for 2011-2012 Session
On Monday, March 14, 2011, the California Council finalized its list of priority legislation for the 2011-2012 session. Included in the priority bills are ones that focus on elder abuse prevention and prosecution; family and medical leave; residential care facilities … Continue reading
Over 150 Advocates Storm the Capitol for Advocacy Day
On Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, over 150 Alzheimer’s volunteers gathered at the State Capitol for Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. Caregivers, family members, Alzheimer’s Disease Center staff, and people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s came together from throughout the state to advocate on … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association To Release State Alzheimers Plan Wednesday, March 9th
Today, the Alzheimer’s Association and policy leaders will come together at the State Capitol to release California’s State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease. The State Plan provides goals, recommendations and strategies to address the projected doubling of the disease by 2030 … Continue reading
San Francisco Chronicle Reports on the Value of Adult Day Health Care
On Monday, February 7th, the San Francisco Chronicle ran an article on Adult Day Health Care (ADHC). ADHCs have been proposed for total elimination in Governor Brown’s 2011-2012 budget. The article outlined the value of ADHCs for elderly Californians, described … Continue reading
Bi-Partisan Opposition to Proposed Cuts to In-Home Supportive Services
On Thursday, January 27th, seven members of the Legislature, including Republicans and Democrats, announced their opposition to Governor Brown’s proposed $500 million reduction to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) at a rally on the Capitol steps. The members included: Senator Juan … Continue reading
Budget Subcommittee Hearings Set to Begin Next Week
On Tuesday, January 24th, 2011, Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services will convene for the first time to discuss components of Governor Brown’s budget proposal. This marks the beginning of important budget subcommittee hearings in both the … Continue reading
Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Cuts to Vital Alzheimer’s Programs and Services
On Monday, January 10th, Governor Brown released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2011-12. Facing an estimated budget deficit of $25.4 billion, the Governor proposed a combination of drastic spending cuts combined with a 5-year extension of current taxes. Included … Continue reading
President Obama Signs Alzheimer’s Priority Bill
On Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) into law, marking the largest legislative victory for Alzheimer’s in years. The new law will spur the creation of a coordinated national plan to overcome the … Continue reading
Congress Passes Alzheimer’s Priority Bill, Awaits President Obama’s Signature
This morning, the House of Representatives passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA). The bill, which last week passed the Senate unanimously, will create a coordinated national plan to overcome the Alzheimer’s crisis through coordination and evaluation of Alzheimer’s research, … Continue reading
