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Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatment
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
The advisory council shall advise the executive office and the legislature on the state's Alzheimer’s disease policy. The advisory council shall work with the secretary of health and human services to determine the number of persons diagnosed each year with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease regardless of their age, as well as identify resources available and services needed for these individuals and associated costs.Meeting Information
QuarterlyLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Susan G. Antkowiak | State Alzheimer's Organization | Governor | - |
| Dr. Monica Bharel | Commissioner, DPH | Ex Officio | - |
| Secretary Alice Bonner | Secretary, Elder Affairs | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Andrew Budson | Secretary, Veterans' Services | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Danielle Gregoire | House Chair, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Rhiana Kohl | Alzheimer's Patient Advocate 2 | Governor | - |
| Senator Barbara L'Italien | Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Barbara A. Meehan | Alzheimer's Caregiver 1 | Governor | - |
| Mr. Hector R. Montesino | Alzheimer's Patient Advocate 1 | Governor | - |
| Dr. Jill Morrow-Gorton | Director, Office of Medicaid | Ex Officio | - |
| Bernice A. Osborne | Alzheimer's Caregiver 2 | Governor | - |
| Ms. Linda Pellegrini | Health Care Provider 2 | Governor | - |
| Ms. Heather Sawitsky J.D. | Health Care Provider 1 | Governor | - |
| Secretary Marylou Sudders | Secretary, HHS | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. James H. Wessler | State-based Advocacy Organization | Governor | - |
| - | Alzheimer's Researcher 1 | Governor | - |
| - | Alzheimer's Researcher 2 | Governor | - |