Articles written by Sen. Mia Costello & Rep. Louise Stutes


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  • Legislation will raise awareness about dementia

    Sen. Mia Costello and Rep. Louise Stutes, For Senior Voice|Aug 1, 2022

    Alaska has the fastest growing senior population in the nation, which means an increasing number of Alaskans are living with dementia. Our state needs to be prepared to address the needs of aging Alaskans, and the passage of House Bill 308 was a big step in the right direction. HB 308 and its companion, Senate Bill 216, were introduced to create a statewide dementia awareness and healthcare capacity campaign and to direct the Department of Health to educate clinicians, health care professionals, and the public on the early warning signs of Alzh...

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