Alzheimer’s Association advocates at Georgia State Capitol
More than 200 advocate under the Gold Dome this week on behalf of those impacted by dementia
Jennifer Parks
From Staff Reports
ALBANY —The Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter had more than 200 advocates, including individuals from Albany and the surrounding area, meet with legislators at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday to encourage support of several critical issues for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
The issues included a call for $350,000 for a statewide public awareness campaign, supporting the Georgia Council on Aging in asking for the creation of a study committee to explore creative solutions to help seniors live in the most appropriate setting for them based on their care needs rather than on their financial status, and supporting the state Council on Aging request for $10 million for non-Medicaid home- and community-based services to keep individuals in their home longer prior to nursing home placement.
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