RELEASE: State seeks public input on draft dementia care plan
RELEASE: State seeks public input on draft dementia care plan
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STATE OF NEW MEXICO Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor Emily Kaltenbach, Cabinet Secretary Antoinette Vigil, Deputy Secretary Angelina Flores-Montoya , Deputy Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2026 ALTSD Contact: Joey Long, PhD Public Information Officer Joey.long@altsd.nm.gov
State seeks public input on draft dementia care plan SANTA FE – New Mexicans have until June 23 to weigh in on a draft five-year plan designed to improve dementia care, expand family support services and build a more coordinated statewide response to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) developed the “New Mexico Roadmap to Address Dementia and Brain Health” in collaboration with community partners. The plan identifies several priority areas including public awareness and promoting early detection, expanding family support services, strengthening statewide coordination of services, and building a stronger dementia-capable workforce through training, recruitment, and retention efforts. ALTSD is offering input sessions on the draft roadmap to address dementia and brain health needs throughout the state. The public is invited to attend and get connected to resources and support, as well as offer feedback on the roadmap. “New Mexico’s population is aging rapidly, and more families across our state are navigating the realities of dementia,” said Dr. Angelina Flores-Montoya , Aging department deputy secretary. “This roadmap is about building a stronger New Mexico where people can access resources earlier and communities across every region of the state are better supported.” To find a session or to review the roadmap and offer feedback, visit aging.nm.gov .
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The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) was established in 2004 to provide resources, connection and advocacy for seniors and adults with disabilities. The department oversees the state’s Area Agencies on Aging to elevate the quality of care at senior centers, offers advocacy through the Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteer program, and provides intervention through the agency’s national award-winning Adult Protective Services. Additionally, ALTSD houses the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, which offers options counseling, education, and connection to resources. For more information about ALTSD, visit aging.nm.gov or follow us on Facebook , X (Twitter) , and Instagram @NewMexicoAging.
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