PLACING PUBLIC HEALTH ON THE ADRD POLICY PLATFORM - BUILDING OUR LARGEST DEMENTIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALZHEIMER’S ACT

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The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (BOLD Act) of 2018 integrated public health into the Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) public policy platform, assigning state, local, territorial, and tribal public health departments to address dementia-related challenges. The work frames this as a federal and state “policy making iron triangle” among ADRD advocates, legislative/executive staff, and elected officials. It then reviews how 44 public health departments followed the CDC Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap, and outlines leadership alternatives grounded in the 2024 BOLD Reauthorization Act to sustain and expand progress for people living with dementia and caregivers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Abstract citation ID igaf122.2528

BOLD Act and the ADRD policy platform

Policy making iron triangles and investment priorities

CDC Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap implementation

BOLD Reauthorization Act 2024 leadership alternatives

FAQs

What did the BOLD Act of 2018 change in ADRD policy?

It placed public health on the ADRD public policy platform and established a role for state, local, territorial, and tribal public health departments to address challenges for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

How is the passage of the BOLD Act characterized in the document?

It is presented as an example of “policy making iron triangles” at both federal and state levels, involving ADRD advocates, legislative/executive branch staff, and elected officials to increase investment in research and expand financing for care and support.

What is highlighted about implementation after the BOLD Act?

The document notes that 44 public health departments have followed the CDC Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap, implementing programmatic efforts for people living with dementia.

What leadership alternatives are proposed based on the BOLD Reauthorization Act of 2024?

Viable alternatives are proposed for public health leadership to sustain and expand promising advancements and continue bringing essential public health services to people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Sep 29, 2026

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