Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders advises DSHS and recommends needed action for the benefit of people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers. The Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (Council) was established in 1987 by Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 101. The Council shall:
Advise the department and recommend needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers
Coordinate public and private family support networking systems for primary family caregivers
Disseminate information on services and related activities for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to the medical and health care community, the academic community, primary family caregivers, advocacy associations, and the public
Coordinate a volunteer assistance program primarily for in-home and respite care services
Encourage research to benefit perso