Priority Area
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia among the senior population. African Americans are twice as likely and Hispanics are one and a half times as likely as the older White population to have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Prevalence is higher among women compared to men; two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. There is no known cure, however, innovative research may provide hope for effective and novel treatment for this incapacitating disease.
Priority Area Goals
1
Strengthen the capacity to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
2
Ensure a competent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias workforce.
3
Enhance support for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers.
Indicator Performance
Priority Area Snapshot
10
Objectives
9 of 10
Improving / Met
6
Targets Met
9 of 10
Data Available
SHIP Data Indicator Performance Icon Definitions
Target Met or Exceeded
Indicator has MET the SHIP target value.
Improving
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is CLOSER to the target value than the previous value.
Little or No Change
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is NO DIFFERENT than the previous value.
Getting Worse
Indicator has NOT met the SHIP target, but the latest value is FARTHER AWAY from the target value than the previous value.
Data Unavailable
Data is currently unavailable or is “Baseline Only” data.
Priority Area Objectives
Each of the sections below expand to present detailed supporting information, metrics, and graphs for each of the priority area objectives.
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| Priority Area | Obj # | Objective | Baseline | Current | SHIP 2022-2026 Target | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADRD | AD1.1 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of identified partners that have distributed an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign from 134 (2021) to 2,000. | 134 (2021) | 5,426 (2026) | 2,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD1.2 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of newly identified partners that can distribute an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign or related dementias resources, information, and toolkits from 714 (2021) to 6,000. | 714 (2021) | 4,695 (2026) | 6,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD1.3 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of outreach and education opportunities throughout the state that share accurate, reliable, and cohesive information regarding Early Detection/Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from 184 (2021) to 500. | 184 (2021) | 3,271 (2025) | 500 | | |
| ADRD | AD1.4 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of people reached at outreach and educational events from 33,000 (2021) to 60,000. | 33,000 (2021) | 313,070 (2025) | 60,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD2.1 | By June 30, 2026, increase the percentage of long-term care providers and direct care staff who have taken the new 1-hour training requirement for Alzheimer’s and related dementias training, from 0% (2023) to 100%. | 0% (2023) | No Data | 1 | | |
| ADRD | AD2.2 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of counties in Florida having at least 100 businesses per county that have received the Department of Elder Affairs Age and/or Dementia Friendly Business/ Employer training from their local Dementia Care and Cure Initiative task force from 1 (2022) to 67. | 1 (2022) | 16 (2026) | 67 | | |
| ADRD | AD2.3 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of providers and partners who are receiving education and/or training and clinical support resources on the essentials of a clear and concise care plan from 0 (2021) to 3,000. | 0 (2021) | 665 (2023) | 3,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD3.1 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of public health campaigns discussing caregiver’s physical and mental health from 134 (2021) to 2,000. | 134 (2021) | 3,981 (2026) | 2,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD3.2 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of people participating in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias support groups, counseling programs, and education platforms available across Florida from 32,000 (2021) to 100,000. | 32,000 (2021) | 100,467 (2026) | 100,000 | | |
| ADRD | AD3.3 | By December 31, 2026, increase the number of caregivers who utilize respite programs, including emergency respite, from 1,569 (2021) to 3,000. | 1,569 (2021) | 3,172 (2026) | 3,000 | |
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of identified partners that have distributed an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign from 134 (2021) to 2,000. | Alzheimer's Association; and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of identified partners that have distributed an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign in Florida by year.
Number of Identified Partners That Have Distributed An Approved and Current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis Concern and Awareness Campaign, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 2,000 |
| 2023 | 5,039 | 2,000 |
| 2026 | 5,426 | 2,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of newly identified partners that can distribute an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign or related dementias resources, information, and toolkits from 714 (2021) to 6,000. | Alzheimer's Association; and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of newly identified partners that can distribute an approved and current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis concern and awareness campaign or related dementias resources, information, and toolkits in Florida by year.
Number of Newly Identified Partners That Can Distribute An Approved and Current Early Detection, Early Diagnosis Concern and Awareness Campaign or Related Dementias Resources, Information, and Toolkits, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 714 | 6,000 |
| 2023 | 4,900 | 6,000 |
| 2026 | 4,695 | 6,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of outreach and education opportunities throughout the state that share accurate, reliable, and cohesive information regarding Early Detection/Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from 184 (2021) to 500. | Alzheimer's Association; and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of outreach and education opportunities throughout the state that share accurate, reliable, and cohesive information regarding Early Detection/Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Florida by year.
Number of Outreach and Education Opportunities Throughout the State That Share Accurate, Reliable, and Cohesive Information Regarding Early Detection/Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184 | 500 |
| 2023 | 3,568 | 500 |
| 2025 | 3,271 | 500 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of people reached at outreach and educational events from 33,000 (2021) to 60,000. | Alzheimer's Association; and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of people reached at outreach and educational events in Florida by year.
Number of People Reached At Outreach and Educational Events, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,000 | 60,000 |
| 2023 | 1,540 | 60,000 |
| 2025 | 313,070 | 60,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By June 30, 2026, increase the percentage of long-term care providers and direct care staff who have taken the new 1-hour training requirement for Alzheimer’s and related dementias training, from 0% (2023) to 100%. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
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| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of counties in Florida having at least 100 businesses per county that have received the Department of Elder Affairs Age and/or Dementia Friendly Business/ Employer training from their local Dementia Care and Cure Initiative task force from 1 (2022) to 67. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of counties having at least 100 businesses per county that have received the Department of Elder Affairs Age and/or Dementia Friendly Business/Employer training from their local Dementia Care and Cure Initiative task force in Florida by year.
Number of Counties Having At Least 100 Businesses per County That Have Received the Department of Elder Affairs Age and/or Dementia Friendly Business/Employer Training From Their Local Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Task Force, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 67 |
| 2026 | 16 | 67 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of providers and partners who are receiving education and/or training and clinical support resources on the essentials of a clear and concise care plan from 0 (2021) to 3,000. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of providers and partners who are receiving education and/or training and clinical support resources on the essentials of a clear and concise care plan in Florida by year.
Number of Providers and Partners Who Are Receiving Education and/or Training and Clinical Support Resources On the Essentials of a Clear and Concise Care Plan, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 2023 | 665 | 3,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of public health campaigns discussing caregiver’s physical and mental health from 134 (2021) to 2,000. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of public health campaigns discussing caregiver's physical and mental health in Florida by year.
Number of Public Health Campaigns Discussing Caregiver's Physical and Mental Health, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 2,000 |
| 2023 | 4,281 | 2,000 |
| 2026 | 3,981 | 2,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of people participating in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias support groups, counseling programs, and education platforms available across Florida from 32,000 (2021) to 100,000. | Alzheimer’s Association | |
The statewide data table displays the number of people participating in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias support groups, counseling programs, and education platforms in Florida by year.
Number of People Participating in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Support Groups, Counseling Programs, and Education Platforms, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,000 | 100,000 |
| 2023 | 6,376 | 100,000 |
| 2026 | 100,467 | 100,000 |
County-level data not applicable for this indicator.
| Objective | Data Source Owner | Indicator Performance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| By December 31, 2026, increase the number of caregivers who utilize respite programs, including emergency respite, from 1,569 (2021) to 3,000. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA) | |
The statewide data table displays the number of caregivers who utilize respite programs, including emergency respite in Florida by year.
Number of Caregivers Who Utilize Respite Programs, Including Emergency Respite, Florida
| Year | Count | SHIP Target |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,569 | 3,000 |
| 2022 | 1,690 | 3,000 |