Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee

Historical Information

The Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee is a 10-member panel that advises the Department of Elder Affairs regarding legislative, programmatic and administrative matters that are related to Alzheimer’s disease victims and their caretakers. Committee members must be Florida residents and reflect the following representation:

• At least four of the 10 members must be licensed pursuant to Chapter 458 or 459 or hold a Ph.D. degree and be currently involved in research of Alzheimer’s disease;

• The 10 members must include a least four persons who have been caregivers of victims of Alzheimer’s disease;

• Whenever possible, there should be one individual from each of the following professions: a gerontologist, a geriatric psychiatrist, a geriatrician, a neurologist, a social worker and a registered nurse.

Members are appointed to four-year staggered terms. The committee elects one of its members to serve as chair for a one-year term. Committee meetings are held quarterly or as frequently as needed.

Committee Members as of April 2011

Role of the Committee

In accordance with Section 430.501 (2), there is created an Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, composed of 10 members to be selected by the Governor, which shall advise the Department of Elderly Affairs in the performance of its duties under this act. All members must be residents of the state. The committee shall advise the Department regarding legislative, programmatic, and administrative matters that relate to Alzheimer’s disease victims and their caretakers.

Function of the Committee

In accordance with Section 430.501 (3), the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee shall evaluate and make recommendations to the Department and the Legislature concerning the need for additional memory disorder clinics in the state.