CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1684Introduced by Assembly Member VoepelJanuary 24, 2022 An act to add Section 9632 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Alzheimers disease.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1684, as introduced, Voepel. Alzheimers disease and dementia: public awareness campaign.Existing law requires the California Department of Aging to designate various private nonprofit or public agencies as area agencies on aging to work for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area and provide a broad array of social and nutritional services. Existing law also requires the department to adopt policies and guidelines to carry out the purposes of the Alzheimers Day Care-Resource Center Program, which provides access to specialized day care resource centers for individuals with Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disorders and support to their families and caregivers.Existing law requires the department to make efforts to increase public awareness about areas of importance to Californias older individuals, their families, and other caregivers. Existing law requires the department to establish an Aging Information and Education Fund, from funds made available pursuant to the annual Budget Act, to implement public awareness of various issues, including at least medication management, elder abuse prevention, and a toll-free line for linkage to local service networks.This bill would require the department to implement a public awareness campaign, as specified, to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis. The bill would also make related legislative findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Californias State Plan for Alzheimers Disease: An Action Plan for 20112021 established as its first goal the elimination of stigma, recommending that California heighten public awareness through culturally appropriate public education campaigns.(b) With 2.2 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimers disease, the third leading cause of death in California, there is significant need to educate the population at risk of the disease in order to promote early detection and diagnosis.(c) Recent data indicate that there is a significant disparity in detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, resulting in misinformation and lack of information, which contribute to poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization and institutionalization, and higher public and private health care costs.(d) Californias area agencies on aging are a critical network for Alzheimers disease and dementia patients, caregivers, and providers, offering assistance, information, referral, and support.(e) Consumers, caregivers, and providers identify stigma as a barrier to accessing early detection and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Overcoming stigma is key to reducing the disparity in detection and diagnosis. Rates of detection and diagnosis are even worse among populations at greater risk, with higher rates of prevalence for African Americans, Latinos, and women.(f) Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease are critical for improving health outcomes, lowering health care costs, and ensuring access to beneficial interventions, including care plans, education, and support, that are set forth in the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.SEC. 2. Section 9632 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1684Introduced by Assembly Member VoepelJanuary 24, 2022 An act to add Section 9632 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Alzheimers disease.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1684, as introduced, Voepel. Alzheimers disease and dementia: public awareness campaign.Existing law requires the California Department of Aging to designate various private nonprofit or public agencies as area agencies on aging to work for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area and provide a broad array of social and nutritional services. Existing law also requires the department to adopt policies and guidelines to carry out the purposes of the Alzheimers Day Care-Resource Center Program, which provides access to specialized day care resource centers for individuals with Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disorders and support to their families and caregivers.Existing law requires the department to make efforts to increase public awareness about areas of importance to Californias older individuals, their families, and other caregivers. Existing law requires the department to establish an Aging Information and Education Fund, from funds made available pursuant to the annual Budget Act, to implement public awareness of various issues, including at least medication management, elder abuse prevention, and a toll-free line for linkage to local service networks.This bill would require the department to implement a public awareness campaign, as specified, to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis. The bill would also make related legislative findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1684
Introduced by Assembly Member VoepelJanuary 24, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Voepel
January 24, 2022
An act to add Section 9632 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Alzheimers disease.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1684, as introduced, Voepel. Alzheimers disease and dementia: public awareness campaign.
Existing law requires the California Department of Aging to designate various private nonprofit or public agencies as area agencies on aging to work for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area and provide a broad array of social and nutritional services. Existing law also requires the department to adopt policies and guidelines to carry out the purposes of the Alzheimers Day Care-Resource Center Program, which provides access to specialized day care resource centers for individuals with Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disorders and support to their families and caregivers.Existing law requires the department to make efforts to increase public awareness about areas of importance to Californias older individuals, their families, and other caregivers. Existing law requires the department to establish an Aging Information and Education Fund, from funds made available pursuant to the annual Budget Act, to implement public awareness of various issues, including at least medication management, elder abuse prevention, and a toll-free line for linkage to local service networks.This bill would require the department to implement a public awareness campaign, as specified, to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis. The bill would also make related legislative findings and declarations.
Existing law requires the California Department of Aging to designate various private nonprofit or public agencies as area agencies on aging to work for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area and provide a broad array of social and nutritional services. Existing law also requires the department to adopt policies and guidelines to carry out the purposes of the Alzheimers Day Care-Resource Center Program, which provides access to specialized day care resource centers for individuals with Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disorders and support to their families and caregivers.
Existing law requires the department to make efforts to increase public awareness about areas of importance to Californias older individuals, their families, and other caregivers. Existing law requires the department to establish an Aging Information and Education Fund, from funds made available pursuant to the annual Budget Act, to implement public awareness of various issues, including at least medication management, elder abuse prevention, and a toll-free line for linkage to local service networks.
This bill would require the department to implement a public awareness campaign, as specified, to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis. The bill would also make related legislative findings and declarations.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Californias State Plan for Alzheimers Disease: An Action Plan for 20112021 established as its first goal the elimination of stigma, recommending that California heighten public awareness through culturally appropriate public education campaigns.(b) With 2.2 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimers disease, the third leading cause of death in California, there is significant need to educate the population at risk of the disease in order to promote early detection and diagnosis.(c) Recent data indicate that there is a significant disparity in detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, resulting in misinformation and lack of information, which contribute to poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization and institutionalization, and higher public and private health care costs.(d) Californias area agencies on aging are a critical network for Alzheimers disease and dementia patients, caregivers, and providers, offering assistance, information, referral, and support.(e) Consumers, caregivers, and providers identify stigma as a barrier to accessing early detection and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Overcoming stigma is key to reducing the disparity in detection and diagnosis. Rates of detection and diagnosis are even worse among populations at greater risk, with higher rates of prevalence for African Americans, Latinos, and women.(f) Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease are critical for improving health outcomes, lowering health care costs, and ensuring access to beneficial interventions, including care plans, education, and support, that are set forth in the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.SEC. 2. Section 9632 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Californias State Plan for Alzheimers Disease: An Action Plan for 20112021 established as its first goal the elimination of stigma, recommending that California heighten public awareness through culturally appropriate public education campaigns.(b) With 2.2 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimers disease, the third leading cause of death in California, there is significant need to educate the population at risk of the disease in order to promote early detection and diagnosis.(c) Recent data indicate that there is a significant disparity in detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, resulting in misinformation and lack of information, which contribute to poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization and institutionalization, and higher public and private health care costs.(d) Californias area agencies on aging are a critical network for Alzheimers disease and dementia patients, caregivers, and providers, offering assistance, information, referral, and support.(e) Consumers, caregivers, and providers identify stigma as a barrier to accessing early detection and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Overcoming stigma is key to reducing the disparity in detection and diagnosis. Rates of detection and diagnosis are even worse among populations at greater risk, with higher rates of prevalence for African Americans, Latinos, and women.(f) Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease are critical for improving health outcomes, lowering health care costs, and ensuring access to beneficial interventions, including care plans, education, and support, that are set forth in the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Californias State Plan for Alzheimers Disease: An Action Plan for 20112021 established as its first goal the elimination of stigma, recommending that California heighten public awareness through culturally appropriate public education campaigns.(b) With 2.2 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimers disease, the third leading cause of death in California, there is significant need to educate the population at risk of the disease in order to promote early detection and diagnosis.(c) Recent data indicate that there is a significant disparity in detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, resulting in misinformation and lack of information, which contribute to poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization and institutionalization, and higher public and private health care costs.(d) Californias area agencies on aging are a critical network for Alzheimers disease and dementia patients, caregivers, and providers, offering assistance, information, referral, and support.(e) Consumers, caregivers, and providers identify stigma as a barrier to accessing early detection and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Overcoming stigma is key to reducing the disparity in detection and diagnosis. Rates of detection and diagnosis are even worse among populations at greater risk, with higher rates of prevalence for African Americans, Latinos, and women.(f) Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease are critical for improving health outcomes, lowering health care costs, and ensuring access to beneficial interventions, including care plans, education, and support, that are set forth in the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
### SECTION 1.
(a) Californias State Plan for Alzheimers Disease: An Action Plan for 20112021 established as its first goal the elimination of stigma, recommending that California heighten public awareness through culturally appropriate public education campaigns.
(b) With 2.2 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimers disease, the third leading cause of death in California, there is significant need to educate the population at risk of the disease in order to promote early detection and diagnosis.
(c) Recent data indicate that there is a significant disparity in detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, resulting in misinformation and lack of information, which contribute to poor health outcomes, increased hospitalization and institutionalization, and higher public and private health care costs.
(d) Californias area agencies on aging are a critical network for Alzheimers disease and dementia patients, caregivers, and providers, offering assistance, information, referral, and support.
(e) Consumers, caregivers, and providers identify stigma as a barrier to accessing early detection and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimers disease. Overcoming stigma is key to reducing the disparity in detection and diagnosis. Rates of detection and diagnosis are even worse among populations at greater risk, with higher rates of prevalence for African Americans, Latinos, and women.
(f) Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimers disease are critical for improving health outcomes, lowering health care costs, and ensuring access to beneficial interventions, including care plans, education, and support, that are set forth in the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
SEC. 2. Section 9632 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
SEC. 2. Section 9632 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:
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9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.
9632. (a) The department shall implement a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma and raise public awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimers disease and dementia in order to promote early detection and accurate diagnosis.
(b) In implementing the public awareness campaign described in subdivision (a), the department shall be informed by the latest edition of the California Alzheimers Clinical Care Guideline published by the State Department of Public Health.