Rhode Island House Resolution H8319 designates March 20, 2026, as "Alzheimer's Awareness Day" to highlight the disease's impact.

The resolution emphasizes the significant burden of Alzheimer's disease on Rhode Island's healthcare system and families. It notes the state's high Medicaid costs for Alzheimer's care, the strain on caregivers, and the increasing prevalence of younger-onset Alzheimer's. The resolution also highlights the disproportionate risk among older Black and Latino Americans and the projected rise in demand for care services. It aims to raise awareness and inform legislators about the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia.

Rhode Island House Resolution H8319 designates March 20, 2026, as "Alzheimer's Awareness Day" to highlight the disease's impact.

The resolution emphasizes the significant burden of Alzheimer's disease on Rhode Island's healthcare system and families. It notes the state's high Medicaid costs for Alzheimer's care, the strain on caregivers, and the increasing prevalence of younger-onset Alzheimer's. The resolution also highlights the disproportionate risk among older Black and Latino Americans and the projected rise in demand for care services. It aims to raise awareness and inform legislators about the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia.