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Alzheimer's Association praises new legislation to increase awareness of prompt diagnosis and treatment in seniors
Sunday, 10 April 2011 11:55

Alzheimer's Association praises new legislation to increase awareness of prompt diagnosis and treatment in seniorsThe Health Outcomes, Planning and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act has met with approval from the Alzheimer's Association, which praised Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), as well as Representatives Edward Markey (D-Masscahusetts) and Christopher Smith (R-New Jersey), for their leadership in introducing the legislation.

According to experts, the introduction of this bill could help promote awareness of the fact that a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is required to ensure that seniors get prompt treatment. Immediate medical attention and intervention could help improve their symptoms and help them maintain their independence for as long as possible.

"Increasing evidence indicates that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and timely intervention is important, both for people with the disease and their caregivers," said Robert Egge, who serves as vice president of public policy for the Alzheimer's Association. "The later in the disease process individuals receive a diagnosis, the more likely they are to miss opportunities to make key treatment, care and planning decisions."

About 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease today. The prevalence of the condition increases with age, and experts say that the growing baby boomer population necessitates such actions as the new legislation to promote seniors' health and well-being.
 

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