ATLANTA (February 6, 2012) – Senate Bill 14, which would establish a statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force responsible for assessing the current and future impact of these diseases in Georgia, passed the Senate today by a vote of 51-0. Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, sponsored this legislation to build the necessary infrastructure for patient programs. Task force members will also examine existing programs and determine the need for additional legislation. Continue reading “Statewide Alzheimer’s and Dementia Task Force Plan Passes the Senate”