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An early and accurate diagnosis can improve access to care and support services, enhance quality of life and significantly reduce the financial impact of dementia. State policymakers can take action by:
- Establishing or expanding public awareness campaigns to increase the early detection and diagnosis of dementia, promote care planning, and improve caregiver health.
- Establishing policies to advance dementia risk reduction and promote brain health across provider and community settings.
- Establishing policies to incentivize early detection, diagnosis, care planning, and care coordination for individuals and families living with dementia.
- Requiring or strengthening ongoing education of clinicians on early detection and diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia as part of regular continuing medical education.
Resources to Drive Change in Your State
The following resources will help you learn more about how you can help advance risk reduction, early detection, diagnosis and care planning in your state.
Alzheimer’s Policy in the States
Across the nation AIM advocates are working to advance public policies to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Learn about Alzheimer’s policies and advocacy in your state.