Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry and Limón Introduce Legislative Package to Tackle Alzheimer's Crisis

California Assembly members Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) and Monique Limón (D) have proposed two companion bills to promote greater awareness and earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia, reports the Lake County Record-Bee . The package offers seniors, providers, and caregivers with tools for identifying and planning for a diagnosis, and a foundation for late-life treatment strategies. Aguiar-Curry's legislation instructs the Consortium of California Alzheimer's Disease Centers to widely disseminate and implement the "Assessment of Cognitive Complaints Toolkit" to healthcare providers. "If we fully deploy these tools, we can save families valuable time to find and access benefits and develop a plan for their loved ones' care," Aguiar-Curry said. Meanwhile, Limón's bill establishes an informational tool to help individuals with cognitive impairment and their caregivers in communicating with healthcare providers before and after receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis. "Understanding the diagnosis, treatment options, and the disease would provide individuals better assurance when making decisions or asking questions," Limón declared.