Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Advisory Council

Purpose

The purpose of the council is to:

1) Continually assess the current status of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in this state and to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Tennessee residents;

2) Examine the existing industries, services, and resources addressing the needs of persons, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia;

3) Develop a strategy to mobilize a state response to matters regarding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia; and

4)  Provide recommendations to the governor and to the general assembly on issues related to its work.

Council Members

  • Senator Rusty Crowe
  • Representative Sabi Kumar
  • Bart Brammer, person living with Alzheimer’s
  • Dawne Bunn, Alzheimer’s Association, TN Chapter
  • Gwyn Earl, LeadingAge TN
  • Katie Evans, TennCare
  • Logan Grant, Tennessee Health Facilities Commission
  • Dr. Angela Jefferson, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Kirk Mason, Stones River Manor
  • Laura Musgrave, family caregiver representative 
  • Sally Pitt, Tennessee Department of Health 
  • Alicia Robeson, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Brad Turner, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
  • Jesse Samples, Tennessee Health Care Association
  • Janice Wade Whitehead, Alzheimer’s Tennessee
  • VACANT, Tennessee Nurses Association
  • VACANT

Reports

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia State Plan

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia State Plan Update 2021

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia State Plan Update 2021-22

Alzheimer's and Related Dementia State Plan Update 2023