Massachusetts S468 aims to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts S468 introduces measures to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The bill establishes a Director of Dementia Care and Coordination within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to oversee coordination of services and outreach programs. It mandates dementia training programs for EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and state police officers, focusing on identification, communication, and best practices for interacting with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Massachusetts S468 aims to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Massachusetts S468 introduces measures to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The bill establishes a Director of Dementia Care and Coordination within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to oversee coordination of services and outreach programs. It mandates dementia training programs for EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and state police officers, focusing on identification, communication, and best practices for interacting with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.