This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to enhance public health outreach regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It introduces a new paragraph to RSA 126-A:5, which directs the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services to work with the Division of Public Health to update existing outreach programs. The new provisions include disseminating information on early signs of dementia, the importance of early detection, the connection between dementia and other chronic conditions, and lifestyle interventions for brain health. Additionally, the Bureau is tasked with educating healthcare providers on risk reduction, cognitive assessment tools, Medicare resources, and available treatments for cognitive impairment.

Furthermore, the Bureau is required to compile a report every two years on the integration of Alzheimer's and dementia awareness into state outreach programs, with the first report due by September 1, 2027. The bill also expresses the legislature's intent for the DHHS to seek federal or private funding to support these initiatives, particularly in alignment with the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map from the CDC. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 4, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-A:5
As Amended by the Senate: 126-A:5
Version adopted by both bodies: 126-A:5
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 126-A:5
SB454 text: 126-A:5