Post by Logan on Jun 22, 2016 5:07:21 GMT -6
Thousands of Montanans live today with Alzheimer's disease, and the number of those effected from the debilitating mental disease is only expected to grow in the coming decade.
But without a comprehensive state plan to improve care and bolster resources, officials are concerned that they won't be able to meet the needs of people suffering from the disease, as well as those of their families and caregivers.
"We have numerous resources at the ready but have lacked an organized inventory and efficient way to deliver them throughout the state to those in need," said Lynn Mullowney, executive director of the Montana chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
With that in mind, on Monday Gov. Steve Bullock and the Montana Alzheimer's/Dementia Work Group rolled out the Montana Alzheimer's State Plan, Montana's first-ever plan to prepare for and deal with the disease and similar conditions.
Read more: ravallirepublic.com/missoula/news/government-and-politics/article_27c03f9f-ba04-540a-aef7-f7ea26dd7b6d.html
But without a comprehensive state plan to improve care and bolster resources, officials are concerned that they won't be able to meet the needs of people suffering from the disease, as well as those of their families and caregivers.
"We have numerous resources at the ready but have lacked an organized inventory and efficient way to deliver them throughout the state to those in need," said Lynn Mullowney, executive director of the Montana chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
With that in mind, on Monday Gov. Steve Bullock and the Montana Alzheimer's/Dementia Work Group rolled out the Montana Alzheimer's State Plan, Montana's first-ever plan to prepare for and deal with the disease and similar conditions.
Read more: ravallirepublic.com/missoula/news/government-and-politics/article_27c03f9f-ba04-540a-aef7-f7ea26dd7b6d.html