Letter to the Editor

Senator Ossoff I want to thank your staff for meeting with us on 16 November for a roundtable discussion on three bills we ASK for you to co-sponsor. It was a good discussion.

The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act (S.1125/H.R. 2517) is care for an individual living with dementia that involves many unique and often challenging elements. Individuals and caregivers have to navigate health needs ranging from working with primary care doctors and specialists to medication management. In addition to having complex medical needs--the management of which is complicated by cognitive impairment--these individuals have none medical needs, ranging from support with daily personal care to handling finances. Individuals living with dementia and their caregivers must navigate a complicated health care maze on their own. This bill is the next step on the path to high-quality dementia care.

Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trails (ENACT (H.R. 3085/S. 1548)). This bill will ensure that future treatments and means of prevention are effective in all population.

The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act (S.56/H.R. 1474) would help provide critical training and relief to Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. This bill will provide grants for training and support services for families and unpaid caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Those eligible to receiver grants include community health centers, senior centers, and state agencies. At least 10% of the funding must go to those who serve caregivers in medically underserved communities.

Please co-sponsor these bills they are needed by the community

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