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Overview

Building consensus and delivering solutions for Alzheimer’s Preparedness, Prevention and a Path Forward.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in 2019 the creation of a groundbreaking Task Force on Alzheimer’s Preparedness, Prevention and a Path Forward (Task Force) responsible for submitting recommendations to the governor on how California can prevent and prepare for the increase in cases of Alzheimer’s disease.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) enlisted LPA to support and facilitate the Task Force in developing these recommendations and positioning California at the forefront of Alzheimer’s prevention and preparedness.

Winning Results

LPA set out to elevate the issue of Alzheimer’s among a broad spectrum of audiences by building an inclusive movement to design and implement innovative approaches.

“LPA supported and facilitated CDPH’s Alzheimer’s Task Force and positioned California at the forefront of Alzheimer’s prevention.”

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Recommendations made by the Task Force have formally been launched under the leadership of Gov. Gavin Newsom

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Distinct groups of stakeholders

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Person diverse task force of caregivers, patients and researchers

Strategic Approach

LPA set out to elevate the issue of Alzheimer’s among a broad spectrum of audiences by building an inclusive movement to design and implement innovative approaches to prepare and prevent Alzheimer’s disease in California.

This involved organizing and managing the Task Force comprised of a distinct group of consumers, caregivers, researchers, health care providers, people living with Alzheimer’s, private-sector leaders and media professionals.

We also oversaw an external “Brain Trust” of diverse advisors who lent additional expertise and coordinated across various state agencies, including the Governor’s office and CDPH.

We also worked with Master Plan for Aging, the Future of Work Commission, the California Department of Finance and other statewide stakeholders to streamline recommendations with existing policies.

LPA’s Perspective

“Through LPA’s coordination, the Task Force held meetings and hosted regional roundtable discussions throughout the state’s diverse geographies and populations to hear from the ground up about the needs in research, caregiving, medical practices and more.”

  • In The Media

    The Sacramento Bee

    "This task force will lay out a path for our state to deal with Alzheimer's and other aging-related diseases."

    ARTICLE: New California Alzheimer’s Task Force Led By Maria Shriver Has A High-Profile Lineup. Published August 9, 2019