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Dementia

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This page collects the 14 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Dementia”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Alzheimer's Disease, Health, and Neuropsychology.

Active Bills

State BillCALIFORNIAAug 30, 2026California SB 950 requires health plans to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments without step therapyStarting January 1, 2027, health insurance plans in California must cover all FDA-approved medications and treatments for Alzheimer's disease and memory-related conditions when deemed medically necessFederal BillFEDERALJul 21, 2026Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training ActFederal BillFEDERALNov 20, 2025The ASAP Act: Medicare Coverage for Blood-Based Dementia Screening

Recent Activity

  1. Sat, Sep 121 item
    1. Associated Press reports that new Alzheimer's blood tests are not yet ready for routine clinical useDoctors state that emerging blood tests capable of predicting Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear are not yet ready for widespread use, and note that individuals can pursue risk-reduction strategMiami-Dade County
  2. Fri, Sep 112 items
    1. Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg and Dr. Marc Agronin Discuss Cognitive Aging and Dementia in Miami’s Community News PodcastNeuropsychologist Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg joins Dr. Marc Agronin in a discussion exploring how neuropsychological testing distinguishes normal cognitive aging from dementia.Miami-Dade County
    2. Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg and Dr. Marc Agronin Discuss Cognitive Aging and Dementia in Dialogues in Dementia PodcastMiami-Dade County
  3. Fri, Aug 281 item
    1. Brown University study links Shingrix shingles vaccine to lower dementia riskA study led by Brown University researchers found that older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 24% lower relative risk of being diagnosed with dementia over a four-year period coHillsborough County2 reports
  4. Mon, Aug 101 item
    1. Personal reflection on Alzheimer's and dementia experiencesThe author shares a personal account of witnessing five acquaintances struggle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The article serves as a reflection on the impact of these conditions on memory andSarasota County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Brown Universityorganization2 mentions
  2. 02Dr. Elkhonon Goldbergperson2 mentions
  3. 03Miami’s Community Newsorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Miami Community Newspapersorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Miami Dade Countylocation2 mentions
  6. 06Dr. Marc Agroninperson2 mentions
  7. 07MIND Institute at Miami Jewish Healthorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Michaelperson2 mentions
  9. 09Shingrixother2 mentions
  10. 10Luria Neuroscience Instituteorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsCalifornia SB 950 requires health plans to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments without step therapy, Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act, The ASAP Act: Medicare Coverage for Blood-Based Dementia Screening
  • Topic to peopleDr. Elkhonon Goldberg, Dr. Marc Agronin, Michael
  • Topic to orgsBrown University, Miami’s Community News, Miami Community Newspapers (+2 more)
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  1. Sep 12, 2026NewsAssociated Press reports that new Alzheimer's blood tests are not yet ready for routine clinical use
  2. Sep 11, 2026NewsDr. Elkhonon Goldberg and Dr. Marc Agronin Discuss Cognitive Aging and Dementia in Miami’s Community News Podcast
  3. Sep 11, 2026NewsDr. Elkhonon Goldberg and Dr. Marc Agronin Discuss Cognitive Aging and Dementia in Dialogues in Dementia Podcast
  4. Aug 30, 2026State BillCalifornia SB 950 requires health plans to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments without step therapy
  5. Aug 28, 2026NewsBrown University study links Shingrix shingles vaccine to lower dementia risk
  6. Aug 28, 2026NewsBrown University study links Shingrix shingles vaccine to lower dementia risk
  7. Aug 10, 2026NewsPersonal reflection on Alzheimer's and dementia experiences
  8. Jul 21, 2026Federal BillAccelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act
  9. May 18, 2026reddit postJacksonville Police Searching for Missing Man with Dementia
  10. Nov 20, 2025Federal BillThe ASAP Act: Medicare Coverage for Blood-Based Dementia Screening

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