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Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Bill Passes State Senate
August 16th, 2008
Just 10 days before the close of the session, the State Senate voted unanimously to pass SB425, An Act Relative to Dementia Special Care Units in Long Term Care Facilities, sponsored by Senator Marc Pacheco. In short, the bill calls for established standards for any facility that has an "Alzheimer's Unit." This bill has been three years in the works, said Alzheimer's Association President/CEO James Wessler. "We appreciate the Senate's vote today and we are working with the House. We are determined, that even with just ten days to go, we are going to make it happen. People are counting on this," said Wessler. The people Wessler are referring to are...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-16)
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