Alzheimer's Advocates Rally at Capitol

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to Hartford News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Staffers from senior living spots in Farmington and Simsbury hit the Connecticut State Capitol on March 11th for Alzheimer's Action Day, pushing. Hartford better support for folks battling Alzheimer's in their caregivers. These teens from River Bend at Farmington and Skybrook at Simsbury both run by Northbridge communities, which handles 22 spots across New. England teamed up with the Alzheimer's Association and lawmakers to spotlight key policies. More than 80,000 Connecticut residents live with Alzheimer's or similar conditions right now, and families and caregivers shared stories. About the daily grind, stressing the need for real help on the ground. Talks zeroed in on boosting caregiver aid, ramping up dementia training for workers, and catching cases early through better diagnosis and funding. These facilities already run top-notch memory care programs with trained staff, and advocates say keeping the pressure on legislators this session could spark real statewide change.