An Act To Establish The Alzheimer'S Disease And Related Dementias Prevention And Support Program

This bill establishes Maine's Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Prevention and Support Program within the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The program directly supports Mainers living with Alzheimer's or dementia, their families, and caregivers by focusing on public education, early detection, reducing hospitalizations, slowing cognitive decline, and improving care planning. It also creates a Healthy Brain Initiative Council with diverse members - including families, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and state agencies - to annually assess needs, services, and healthcare capacity. The council will make recommendations to guide the program's implementation and resource allocation.