Otter signs off on Alzheimer’s resolution, state plan effort

Here’s a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed off on a resolution recognizing the significant impact Alzheimer’s disease has on thousands of Idahoans. Otter signed the resolution Tuesday in part to raise awareness of the disease and the state plan being developed to deal with the growing number of people suffering its effects. Doctors say more than 26,000 are diagnosed with some level of the disease, and the number is growing. The Idaho Alzheimer’s planning group has been working to develop a strategy to help Alzheimer’s patients. The group will continue its work this year, focusing on increasing community awareness, data collection and the need for resources to help patients and their families. Nationwide, 23 states have Alzheimer plans. The group hopes to present its finished plan to the Legislature next year.