The Alzheimer’s Association Wyoming Chapter, working with the Wyoming Division of Aging and a group of key stakeholders at the direction of Governor Matt Mead, developed the first Wyoming State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia. Established in 2015, the Work Group hosted town halls across the state to receive public input as part of their comprehensive, statewide needs assessment. Current members of this group include representatives from hospital systems, physician groups, long-term care providers, the University of Wyoming Center on Aging, the Division of Aging within the Department of Health and the governor's office. The final plan was released in October 2018 and serves as an essential guide for policymakers in Wyoming.

Establish an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Council 

Alzheimer’s is a complex disease that impacts many different state agencies and stakeholders. Coordination and collaboration across state government with external stakeholders is critical to effectively address the growing prevalence and impact of this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on Governor Gordon to establish an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Council that will be responsible for monitoring and updating the Alzheimer’s State Plan to ensure Wyoming is committed to addressing Alzheimer’s and other dementia.