Facing Alzheimer's Together: A Community Conversation at Marlborough Senior Center

The Marlborough Senior Center hosted a powerful community conversation about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, bringing together advocates, legislators, healthcare professionals, and families to discuss the latest advances in Alzheimer's care, treatment, and policy. Featured Speakers: Key Topics Covered: ✅ The Alzheimer's Act of 2025 (H4302) - groundbreaking legislation building on Massachusetts' 2018 landmark law ✅ New FDA-approved blood tests for early detection ✅ Disease-modifying treatments now available ✅ Dementia training for first responders ✅ Care coordination and caregiver support initiatives ✅ Hospital care improvements for people with dementia ✅ Personal stories from advocates and those living with Alzheimer's Important Statistics: Over 135,000 people in Massachusetts living with Alzheimer's Nearly 200,000 family caregivers in the state Mass Health spends over $2 billion annually on dementia care Resources Mentioned: 📞 24/7 Alzheimer's Association Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 🌐 Website: alz.org 📅 Massachusetts Advocacy Day 2025: March 24th The Alzheimer's Association offers free support services, education programs, support groups, and resources for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, available 24/7 at no cost at 1-800-272-3900 or alz.org. #Marlborough #MarlboroughMA #Massachusetts #Alzheimers #Dementia #AlzheimersAwareness #Healthcare #CommunityNews #LocalNews