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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (RICHMOND, VA- January 21, 1999) -- Governor Jim Gilmore announced the reactivation of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission and the appointments of 14 new members, 4 of which are from the Northern Virginia area. The Governor's appointments reactivate the commission, which has been inactive since June 1993. "These individuals share my commitment to improving the quality of long-term care elderly Virginians receive," Governor Gilmore said. "The needs of Virginia's elderly citizens should not be ignored. To that end, this administration will remain vigilant by continually monitoring and improving the standards of long-term care available in the Commonwealth." Originally established by a House Joint Resolution in 1985, the commission today serves in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. Members will develop a plan to fund local services to people with Alzheimer's and facilitate the exchange of information on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. In addition, members will set criteria for establishing priorities and evaluating programs funded in accordance with the plan. "These dedicated physicians, researchers and volunteers are committed to providing relief from the emotional and financial burdens of this tragic disease," Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Claude Allen said. "These new members will provide an important public service to citizens who are robbed of their memory and ability to function independently. The commission also will offer fundamental support to family and friends of those who endure through difficult times with their loved ones." The four new members appointed from the Northern Virginia area are:
Last updated: March 3, 1999
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