The Advisory Council consists of at least 30 members and meets quarterly to discuss the efficacy of government programs targeting the needs of individuals and caregivers coping with the consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The Advisory Council reviewed and commented on the draft of the first National Plan for AD/ADRD developed by HHS, and made recommendations for priority actions. On an annual basis, the Advisory Council evaluates the implementation of the recommendations through an updated National Plan.
Members from outside of the Federal Government include two patient advocates, two caregivers, two health care providers, two representatives of state health departments, three researchers, two voluntary health association representative one individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and one representative from a population whose lifetime risk for developing Alzheimer's disease is markedly higher than that of other populations.
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