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
- Rev. Richard Brown, Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
- Dawne Bunn, Alzheimer’s Association, TN Chapter
- James Dunn, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
- 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
- Jesse Samples, Tennessee Health Care Association
- Janice Wade Whitehead, Alzheimer’s Tennessee
- VACANT, Tennessee Nurses Association
Reports
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia State Plan
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia State Plan Update 2021