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I am writing to express my profound enthusiasm and support for the recent Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, held at the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 1. As an Oklahoman with a family history of Alzheimer’s and dementia, I am passionate about improving care options for those living with this disease and supporting their caregivers. Last week, I had the privilege of attending Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day with other advocates from across the state.
We met with our representatives and senators to advocate for critical legislation aimed at enhancing care for dementia patients. House Bill 2262 seeks to improve consumer protections for long-term care residents by ensuring they do not pay more for specialized services they may not actually receive. House Bill 2268 would establish a Medicaid reimbursement pathway for cognitive assessments and care planning, helping those not covered by Medicare access essential care.
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Advocacy Day underscored the importance of legislative support in our mission to improve the quality of life for those affected by this terrible disease, and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. For those interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease and how you can join the fight to eradicate it, I encourage you to visit alzimpact.org .
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