AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Summary

The bill establishes a new full-time position in the Department of Health to coordinate the state’s response to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The coordinator will manage public awareness, prevention, early detection, data analysis, service evaluation, training, and partnerships, working with the existing advisory council. The role becomes effective July 1, 2026 and is intended to improve services for people with dementia and their caregivers.

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