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Alzheimer’s Association outlines dementia care contract, says services reduce costs and help caregivers
Summary
Melanie Gaby, North Dakota policy director for the Minnesota‑North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, testified in support of continued funding for the dementia care services contract. The association provided counts of education, care consultations and professional trainings that its staff delivered under the contract period.
Melanie Gaby, North Dakota policy director for the Minnesota‑North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, told the committee the association’s statewide contract provides dementia care consultations, education and training and links people and caregivers to services.
Gaby said the dementia care services program began in 2010 as a state‑funded contract and remains a state partner with Adult and Aging Services. "We have 8 staff who provide programs and support to North Dakota residents impacted by Alzheimer's…
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