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Jennifer Seuss, Manager of Advocacy and Lobbyist
311 Arsenal Street, 4th Floor
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: 617-393-2027
Fax: 617-868-6720
jennifer.seuss@alz.org
http://www.alz.org/ma
311 Arsenal Street, 4th Floor
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: 617-393-2027
Fax: 617-868-6720
jennifer.seuss@alz.org
http://www.alz.org/ma
The Alzheimer's Association
Support Nursing Home Special Regulations
House Bill 616 will require the MA Dept. of Public Health to institute regulations and standards for Dementia Special Care Units (SCUs) in nursing homes across the Commonwealth. There are currently more than 140 SCUs in operation without regulation and with your support, residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia will receive appropriate care and support in nursing homes.
Enact Quality Standards for Dementia Special Care Units in Long-Term Care Facilities
Joint Committee of Elder Affairs Senate Bill No. 425 (House Bill No. 616) will establish quality standards for nursing home special care units. The bill directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations for nursing home special care units and also asks the Commonwealth to recognize the costs of providing quality care.
Promote a Public Health Campaign to ensure proper diagnosis, education on positive life style choices for reduced risk of cognitive impairment, and the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer’s on African Americans and Latinos. Watch for updates.
For additional information on these issues, Become an Advocate or contact Jennifer Seuss, Manager of Advocacy and Community Relations, jennifer.seuss@alz.org .
Federal advocacy
House Bill 616 will require the MA Dept. of Public Health to institute regulations and standards for Dementia Special Care Units (SCUs) in nursing homes across the Commonwealth. There are currently more than 140 SCUs in operation without regulation and with your support, residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia will receive appropriate care and support in nursing homes.
Enact Quality Standards for Dementia Special Care Units in Long-Term Care Facilities
Joint Committee of Elder Affairs Senate Bill No. 425 (House Bill No. 616) will establish quality standards for nursing home special care units. The bill directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations for nursing home special care units and also asks the Commonwealth to recognize the costs of providing quality care.
Promote a Public Health Campaign to ensure proper diagnosis, education on positive life style choices for reduced risk of cognitive impairment, and the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer’s on African Americans and Latinos. Watch for updates.
For additional information on these issues, Become an Advocate or contact Jennifer Seuss, Manager of Advocacy and Community Relations, jennifer.seuss@alz.org .
Federal advocacy