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Donate NowBipartisan Legislation to Improve Dementia Workforce Preparedness Reintroduced in House
“Too many families across the nation face challenges and delays on their path to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis,” said Robert Egge, AIM president and Alzheimer’s Association chief public policy officer. “Through virtual training programs to support our nation’s overburdened primary care providers, the bipartisan AADAPT Act will provide virtual Alzheimer’s and dementia education and training to more primary care providers. Thank you to our bipartisan congressional champions for reintroducing this commonsense legislation and for your dedication to the Alzheimer’s and dementia community.”
In 85% of cases, the initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by clinicians who are not dementia specialists, usually primary care providers. Because they are not specialists, most report they do not feel prepared to provide care for these diagnosed individuals. And too often, overtaxed primary care providers are unable to access the latest patient-centered dementia training.
The bipartisan AADAPT Act would provide grants to providers participating in structured Alzheimer’s and dementia virtual education programs to build on their knowledge of detection, diagnosis, care, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Introduced by Reps. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY), the bipartisan bill would address knowledge gaps and workforce capacity issues primary care providers across the nation are facing by connecting them with dementia care experts using free, remote continuing education. Importantly, these programs can also reach rural and medically underserved areas where primary care providers are especially strained.
“Thanks to the investment in Alzheimer’s and dementia research over the last decade, there has been significant scientific progress in Alzheimer’s prevention, care and treatment,” said Egge. “With only half of those living with Alzheimer’s disease having a diagnosis, the bipartisan AADAPT Act is critically important to ensuring American families can access an accurate and timely diagnosis from a knowledgeable provider so they can realize the full benefits of this progress.”
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
Alzheimer’s Impact Movement
The Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) is a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate of the Alzheimer's Association. AIM works to develop and advance policies to overcome Alzheimer's disease through increased investment in research, enhanced care and improved support. For more information, visit alzimpact.org.