Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Task Force
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force was established by Amended Senate Bill 24 (133rd General Assembly) to examine the needs of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, the services available in this state for those individuals, and the ability of health care providers and facilities to meet the individuals' current and future needs. The task force is required to issue a report of its findings and recommendations.
The task force is chaired by Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy, and the director of the Department of Health, or their designee, serves as vice chair. In addition, the Department of Aging provides administrative support for the task force. All members are as diverse as they are knowledgeable on the topic of dementia and cognitive decline.
Task Force Meetings
Listening Sessions
The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Task Force is hosting listening sessions for Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, their caregivers, and those working in related fields to offer input about services and supports for those living with dementia. Members of the general public are also invited to participate.
In-person regional listening sessions:
- Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 – 2-4 p.m.
Conference Center at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging - Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 – 10 a.m.-noon
NEW Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) - Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 - 2-4 p.m.
University of Toledo, Brady Engineering Innovation Center - Monday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
Miami University, Scripps Gerontology Center - Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1-3 p.m.
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Thursday, Dec. 16, 1-3 p.m.
The Ohio State University Health Sciences Colleges
Virtual listening sessions:
Full Task Force Meeting Schedule
- Full Task Force - Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, March 29, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, April 26, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, May 24, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, June 21, 2021 - 9 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Full Task Force - Monday, June 28, 2021 - 9 a.m.
- Full Task Force - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 9 a.m.
- Full Task Force - Monday, July 12, 2021 - 9 a.m.
- Full Task Force - Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 - 9 a.m.
- Full Task Force - Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 - 9:30 a.m.
- Task Force Retreat - Thursday, Dec. 16 and Friday, Dec. 17.
Committee Meeting Schedule
Capacity Committee
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 8 a.m.
- Capacity Committee - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 8 a.m.
Experience Committee
- Experience Committee - Monday, April 5, 2021 - 1 p.m.
- Experience Committee - Monday, April 19, 2021 - 1 p.m.
- Experience Committee - Monday, May 3, 2021 - 1 p.m.
- Experience Committee - Monday, May 17, 2021 - 1 p.m.
- Experience Committee - Monday, June 7, 2021 - 1 p.m.
- Experience Committee - Monday, June 14, 2021 - 1 p.m.
Science Committee
- Science Committee - Monday, April 12, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Science Committee - Monday, April 19, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Science Committee - Monday, May 3, 2021 - 10 a.m. | Meeting Minutes
- Science Committee - Monday, May 10, 2021 - 10 a.m.
- Science Committee - Monday, June 1, 2021 - 10 a.m.
- Science Committee - Monday, June 7, 2021 - 10 a.m.
- Science Committee - Monday, June 14, 2021 - 10 a.m.
Task Force Members
Governor-Appointed Members
- Trey Addison
- Doug Beach
- Jennifer Blough
- Salli Bollin
- Lisa Brockman
- Kathryn Brod
- Bonnie Burman
- Jennifer Drost
- Tina Hochwalt
- Holly Holtzen
- Rhonda Johnson
- Varun Mahajan
- Pam Reese
- Joe Russell
- Melissa Schiffel
- Leanne Smith
- Lori Stevic-Rust
- Jean Thompson
- Pete Van Runkle
Legislative Members
Ohio Senate
- Senator Steve Wilson (Majority Caucus)
- Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (Minority Caucus)
Ohio House of Representatives
- Representative Rodney Creech (Majority Caucus)
- Representative Mary Lightbody (Minority Caucus)
Governor’s Administration Members
- Director of the Department of Aging or their designee (shall serve as chair)
- Director of the Department of Health or their designee (shall serve as vice chair)
- The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman or their designee
- Director of the Department of Medicaid or their designee
- Director of the Department of Veterans Services or their designee