News Release Nebraska Alzheimer's Association
On April 12, the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act, was passed unanimously by the Legislature. It is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. This bill will allow for the Nebraska State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias to be updated and improved, enabling our state to better prepare for its growing aged population.
There are currently 35,000 Nebraskans over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s. That number is expected to grow nearly 15% in the next three years, reaching 40,000 in 2025. 1 in 3 seniors will die with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
“We would like to thank the members of the Unicameral for passing this important legislation that will lead to improvements in the way Nebraskans living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are cared for and ultimately, kept safe’,” says Nick Faustman, Public Policy and Advocacy Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter. “We were proud to work with our advocates and partners across the state to help make this possible, and we look forward to continue working on issues related to Alzheimer’s and other dementia in the months and years ahead.”
The Alzheimer’s Association worked with other non-profit organizations and care providers to help pass the bill. Advocates from across the state supported these efforts by contacting their legislators to explain why this law is so important in planning for the future well-being of Nebraskans with Alzheimer’s and dementias.