Lt. Gov. announces record Alzheimer’s funding during event in Ocala

Clockwise from Left: Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, left, reacts to Christina Ramos, administrator of Touching Hearts at Home, who shares stories about her family’s touching story of elder care. Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham, who revealed that an estimated 800,000 people provide unpaid care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez shared news of “record funding” earmarked for Alzheimer’s and dementia research and care. Cary Eyre, dementia director at the Florida Department of Elder Affairs speaks.

By Julie Garisto julie@magnoliamediaco.com

According to Florida

Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, more than 580,000 people ages 65 and older in the state are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related cognitive decline. Nuñez visited the Hospice of Marion County Elliott Center in Ocala on Wednesday, July 19, for a media event to announce “record funding” earmarked for Alzheimer’s and dementia research and care. for senior healthcare.

The new state budget allocates more than $65 million for Alzheimer’s care and research, $12.5 million more than last year.