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Senate panel approves bill to reestablish Alzheimer's and dementia advisory council
Summary
The committee passed HB 14-34 to reestablish an Alzheimer—s and dementia advisory council and require regular updates to a state plan; witnesses said more than 58,000 Arkansans 65+ live with Alzheimer—s and the number could exceed 67,000 by 2025. Advocates highlighted caregiver burdens and gaps in community services.
Senator Ricky Hill told the committee HB 14-34 would reestablish an Alzheimer's and dementia advisory council and help Arkansas update and implement a state Alzheimer—s plan. David Cook of the Alzheimer's Association described the issue as a growing public-health crisis: "Today, more than 58, 58, excuse me, more than 58,000 Arkansans over the age of 65 currently live with Alzheimer's," he…
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