A National Alzheimer’s Disease PlanErika Orjales
Abstract: The National Alzheimer’s Project Act has been signed into law. However, implementation may be challenging.
Published: 10 January 2013
Cite as: Orjales E. A National Alzheimer’s Disease Plan. Bull Health L Policy. 2012;1(2).
Under the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) directs the first national Plan, currently being drafted and titled The Draft National Plan (“Plan”). The Plan’s goal is to eradicate Alzheimer’s Disease by focusing on the following five main categories: (1) prevention and treatment, (2) health and long term care, (3) social resources for family and caregivers, (4) public awareness and (5) disease tracking mechanisms. The Plan has evolved during quarterly conferences held by the Advisory Council of NAPA. In addition to the quarterly conferences, NAPA’s website has opened a forum for public comments regarding suggestions for draft revisions.
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