Plain English Breakdown
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Education Act
This law requires the Indiana Department of Health to collaborate with a national organization focused on Alzheimer's disease and dementia to educate the public, identify additional partners, publish educational materials online, and accept grants from other entities.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Indiana Department of Health to collaborate with a national organization that focuses on Alzheimer's disease and dementia to educate the public about these conditions.
- Asks the department to find more groups to work with for education efforts.
- Tells the department to share information through outreach programs and put educational materials on their website.
- Allows the department to get help from other public or private organizations in the form of grants, services, or property.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Indiana Department of Health
- People with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
- Families and caregivers of those affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Terms To Know
- Alzheimer's disease
- A condition that affects the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
- Dementia
- A general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify which national organization will be partnered with.
- It is unclear how much funding or resources the Indiana Department of Health will receive for this initiative.