By Georgia Mountain News |
Mar 18, 2024
Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, Nanette Barragán, Darin LaHood, and Paul Tonko have introduced the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. The bill aims to provide Alzheimer’s and dementia education and training to more primary care providers to enhance the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions.Rep. Carter, a former pharmacist, emphasized the importance of expert care for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia, stating, “During my decades in pharmacy, I saw the devastating toll that Alzheimer’s and dementia take on...