Summary: More than half a million Floridians are experiencing cognitive decline, according to the latest statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association. To address this growing concern, House Bill 801, which expands Alzheimer’s and dementia training for law enforcement, will go into effect on October 1st.
– With over half a million Floridians experiencing cognitive decline, the Alzheimer’s Association is applauding a new law that mandates expanded training for law enforcement officers on how to handle situations involving Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.Recommended Videos Florida is home to more than 500,000 residents living with cognitive decline, according to the latest data from the Alzheimer’s Association.
Under the new legislation, law enforcement officers will receive specialized training designed to equip them with the tools needed to handle such situations with care and sensitivity. The training mandated by the new law will include learning effective communication strategies for both verbal and nonverbal individuals, as well as de-escalation techniques to manage potentially aggressive behavior associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Braisted noted that 6 out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s will wander at some point in their lives, making it likely that they will encounter a law enforcement officer during these episodes.
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