An Important Funding Bill for Alzheimer’s Passes the Senate

The Alzheimer’s Association reported that the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act was passed by the U.S. Senate in December.  The bill was first introduced in November of 2017 and “will create an Alzheimer's public health infrastructure across the country to implement effective Alzheimer's interventions focused on public health issues such as increasing early detection and diagnosis, reducing risk and preventing avoidable hospitalizations.”

The Alzheimer’s Association’s and its advocacy arm, the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) have both worked to get the bill up to Congress and hope to see it eventually signed into law.  However they are pleased with this successful first step.  As Harry Johns, the AIM President and CEO, says “We are grateful to the bill’s cosponsors and the entire U.S. Senate for addressing the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s, through the passage of this critical legislation.”   The bill passed through the Senate with bipartisan support and will now go to the House.  

The Alzheimer’s Act will fund and promote early diagnosis, effective intervention, and better treatment options.  It will also establish Centers of Excellence to educate and provide updates regarding research and new treatments to both the public and healthcare professionals; and hopefully someday, to find a cure. 

If your parent or a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we encourage you to contact one of the area’s most loving Alzheimer’s care homes.   MorningStar at Englefield Green has a compassionate team of dementia care specialists who understand the disease and know how to provide individualized care for each resident.  Along with offering 50 secure suites, each resident receives 24/7 care, a wide range of purposeful programs and activities, scheduled transportation and outings, and much more.  Please visit our website for information on availability or to set up a tour.  

MorningStar at Englefield Green embodies the very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living communities.  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to serve, we offer loving, compassionate care within a beautiful home-like setting.  Visit our website to set up a tour to one of Boise’s finest Alzheimer’s care homes.

Source: alz.org/news/2018/senate-takes-bold-steps-in-fight-against-alzheimer