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Washington State Alzheimer’s Plan

This plan explores strategies and recommendations to meet the growing needs of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease in Washington State. It focuses on early detection, coordinated services, and support for families affected by dementia. The plan includes priorities like home care support, caregiver education, financial assistance, and improving access to quality health care. Identified goals aim to increase awareness, empower communities, and enhance safety for those affected. Emerging opportunities embrace innovative research and fostering a culture of understanding around dementia. The plan also emphasizes the importance of partnering with public and private entities for sustainable outcomes. To learn more and get involved, contact Lynne Korte, Program Manager at Aging and Long-Term Support Administration.

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Washington State Alzheimer’s Plan

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  1. Washington State Alzheimer’s Plan Senior Lobby October 28, 2015

  2. Washington’s Increasing Dementia Population

  3. Preparing Washington State SSB 6124 Authorizes Washington State’s Alzheimer’s Plan • Examines the state’s population and capacity to meet the future needs • Policies and responses to: • promote early detection and diagnosis; • provide coordinated services and supports to individuals and families with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia; and • address identified gaps in services.

  4. Alzheimer’s Disease Working GroupMembership • Consumers • The Office of the Governor • Legislators • Advocacy organizations • Representatives of long-term care services; health care; and research • State agency leaders • Department of Social and Health Services • Department of Health • Health Care Authority • Veterans Administration

  5. Public Response Identified and Prioritized Needs • Home care supports • Family caregiver education and support • Financial help • Availability of residential care • Prevention research • Quality health care quality • Provider training • Safety and protections against abuse and neglect

  6. Possible and Emerging Opportunities

  7. Promoting the Needs and Opportunities Seven Goals • Increase public awareness, engagement, and education • Prepare communities for significant growth of Alzheimer's disease • Ensure individual well-being and safety • Ensure access to supports for family caregivers • Ensure early identification to provide dementia-capable, evidence-based health care • Ensure dementia-capable long-term services and supports • Promote innovative and research related to services and supports

  8. Transforming our Culture about Dementia Current Future There are benefits to a diagnosis Earlier diagnosis is key Acceptance, hope, empowerment Connection with others Increased understanding of needs and services Legal, financial and advance care planning • Beliefs: “there’s no reason to get a diagnoses” “nothing can be done” • Stigma and fear • Isolation • Lack of disease knowledge • Lack of planning for future

  9. Washington State Alzheimer’s PlanStrategies and Recommendations • Each goal identifies several high-level strategies • Each strategy contains specific recommendations with time frames • Recommendations include suggested timeframes for action: • Short-term Goals (within Two years) • Mid-term Goals (Three – Four year) • Longer-term Goals (Five or more years)

  10. Washington State Alzheimer’s Plan A community plan, with a strategic framework, that requires the engagement and support of public and private partners.

  11. A Call to Action • Establish a next generation Alzheimer’s Advisory Group to provide guidance and oversight of the state plan • Collectively pursue the goals, strategies, and recommendations • Develop a sustainable commitment from a network of public and private partners • Integrate activities into broader initiatives to address improved health and quality of life • Create opportunities to improve our response to Alzheimer’s Disease

  12. Next Steps November 9, 2015 Office of Financial Management January 1, 2016 Legislature Early 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Action Advisory Group meeting Ongoing Coordination with Joint Legislative Executive Committee

  13. More Information Lynne Korte, Program Manager Aging and Long-Term Support Administration 360.725.2545 or Lynne.Korte@dshs.wa.gov Washington State Alzheimer's Plan or https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/alzheimers-state-plan Volunteer, Advocate, Champion or Partner with: Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter 1-800-272-3900

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