Alzheimers
Governor's Commission On Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD)
History
The Vermont Legislature established the Governor’s Commission on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders in 1991. Since its inception, the Commission has provided leadership on a number of public policy matters specific to the needs and concerns of people affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia (ADRD).
Dementia Care & Family Caregiver Support
Family caregivers are critical to the success of seniors and people with disabilities living in the community. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that in 2012 30,000 Vermont caregivers provided 34 million hours of unpaid care to people with dementia.