The bill aims to enhance public health awareness regarding dementia risk reduction and diagnosis by mandating the Washington Department of Health to incorporate relevant information into its materials and websites. It recognizes the significant impact of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, on the state's population, with over 126,000 individuals over 65 affected. The bill highlights the burden on unpaid caregivers and the financial implications for the state, which spends approximately $747 million annually on Medicaid for dementia care. It also notes the disproportionate effects of dementia on marginalized communities and emphasizes the importance of modifiable lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk.

To implement these goals, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW, requiring the Department of Health to include information on dementia risk reduction in public health campaigns and healthcare provider materials when research supports such correlations. The department is also tasked with consulting experts in the field of Alzheimer's and dementia to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information provided. This initiative aims to improve awareness, prevention, and early intervention strategies for dementia across Washington.