Rhode Island S2874 creates a dementia services coordinator to manage Alzheimer's and dementia care within the health department.

Rhode Island S2874 establishes a dementia services coordinator within the Department of Health to oversee the state's approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The coordinator's duties include coordinating public awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts, overseeing the state plan for Alzheimer's disease, assessing and analyzing dementia-related data, evaluating state-funded services, and identifying grant opportunities to expand services for those living with dementia. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island S2874 creates a dementia services coordinator to manage Alzheimer's and dementia care within the health department.

Rhode Island S2874 establishes a dementia services coordinator within the Department of Health to oversee the state's approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The coordinator's duties include coordinating public awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts, overseeing the state plan for Alzheimer's disease, assessing and analyzing dementia-related data, evaluating state-funded services, and identifying grant opportunities to expand services for those living with dementia. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.