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Donna and her husband, former Representative Mark Flanagan, are lifelong friends, and as such I am aware of their long-term commitment to the community," said President Galvano. "My wife Julie and I continue to be impressed by Donna’s passion for utilizing her experience in such a specialized field to serve others in our community. Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease with devastating impacts on families across our state. Donna will work diligently to ensure our state is doing as much as we can to support those who are suffering and their families." House Bill 449, sponsored in the Senate by Senators Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) and Senator Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), revised the membership of the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee and requires the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to collect and report pertinent information on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Florida. The bill, signed into law on June 27, 2019, requires the Committee to submit a report annually to the Governor and Legislature that includes information and recommendations on Alzheimer’s disease policy, state-funded efforts relating to Alzheimer’s disease, and updates to the Alzheimer’s disease state plan. The legislation also requires the DOEA to update the Alzheimer’s disease state plan triennially beginning on or before November 1, 2020, and establishes a memory disorder clinic at Miami Jewish Health Systems. For more information, please visit http://www.flsenate.gov/ September 25, 2019 Florida Department of Elder Affairs Releases Updates to the Profile of Older Floridians This year’s Profile of Older Floridians (Profiles) has received a considerable update compared to previous years. The Profiles tell a story about the older population and can help organizations understand the needs in their areas to help improve the lives of the seniors. Each section provides a summary of the information contained in it, and there are an array of topics available, such as demographics, healthcare, community factors, and disaster readiness. Profiles are available for each county, Planning and Service Area (PSA), and at the state level. A User’s Guide has also been developed to showcase best...