Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
The Dementia Action Collaborative has just completed an update of the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. This plan that contains goals, strategies, and recommendations as a blueprint for action for the next five years. The Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) is a group of public and private partners committed to preparing Washington state for the growth of the population living with dementia. While there will be more outreach and information about this plan release in the near future, for now the plan can be viewed here.
Learn more about the DAC.
Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) Information and Resources
DAC hosts yearly group meetings that are open to the public. Visit the DAC Meetings webpage to learn more information.
Resources for Individuals and Families
DAC creates resources for the public to raise awareness of the many issues and concerns surrounding dementia-related care and to help individuals with dementia and their families prepare for daily challenges and the road ahead. Including:
- Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners - View online English | Spanish
- To order up to 5 copies for personal use, send your name and mailing address to dementiaroadmap@dshs.wa.gov
- To order 6 or more copies, click here for instructions [here=link to attached document] or go to https://prtonline.myprintdesk.net/DSF/storefront.aspx
- To order the Spanish language version, go to inquirywa@alz.org
Resources & Tools for Providers and Community Organizations
DAC also creates, and partners with others to make available, resources for providers and community organizations to enhance the quality of care and quality of life for people with dementia.
To read the DAC 2022 Progress Report or more resources, visit the Dementia Action Collaborative webpage.