State Plan Task Force News Today

Thank you for the recent coverage devoted to Alzheimer’s, dementia and the impending “silver tsunami.” I couldn’t agree more with the closing statement about taking advantage of this critical window

Finding where Alzheimer’s disease dementia has the largest impact in Missouri had been elusive until a recent report pinpointed areas where there are more cases.

The map of counties includes a correlation between health issues including diabetes, heart disease, and poverty levels.

The task force was commissioned by Gov. Mike Parson to assess current and future resources of the Alzheimers crisis on Missourians.

If you have a loved one or friend with Alzheimers disease or other dementias, or you work with people with dementia, state officials want to hear what you have to say.

To close out PRIDE month, Justan Parker Fields welcomes Liz Bradbury, Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center for a conversation about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Lehigh Valley and reflection of how far the community has come forward with recognition and equality.

The Missouri House is scrambling to get bills passed as the end of the state's legislative session looms.