# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 32. Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council

#### Section 13-3206

The Council shall:

(1) Update the State Plan on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and advocate for the State Plan;

(2)

  (i) Examine the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers; and

  (ii) Identify methods through which the State can most effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;

(3)

  (i) Examine the readiness and capacity of health care providers to deliver care to individuals with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; and

  (ii) Identify methods through which the State can assist health care providers in delivering care to individuals with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the most effective and efficient manner;

(4) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy, funding, regulatory, and other issues related to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers; and

(5) Develop and promote strategies to encourage brain health and reduce cognitive decline.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)