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Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive, functional, and behavioral changes in the brain. There are several types of dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common. In 2020, there were more than 35,000 Nebraskans living with Alzheimer's disease. Although dementia is not a normal part of aging, this number will continue to increase as the population ages.
In March 2025, the newly formed Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council presented the State Alzheimer's Plan to the Nebraska Legislature and Governor. The Plan provides findings and recommendations to address the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, the services available in the state for those individuals and their family caregivers, and the ability of health care providers and facilities to meet the current and future needs of such individuals.
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with a form of dementia, there are resources available.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Information
For People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
- Get started with the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center.
- Check out care planning resources and checklists at:
- Access Nebraska-specific legal documents and/or contact the ElderAccess LineTM
- Search for Clinical Trials
- Explore ways to pay for care at https://acl.gov/ltc/costs-and-who-pays/who-pays-long-term-care.
- Check out resources from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America:
For Employers
Find free, online training at http://HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com
For Communities
Help make your community dementia-friendly with help from Dementia Friends USA and the Dementia Friendly America Initiative.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support
If you're not sure where to start, you can also contact the
Alzheimer's Association Nebraska's chapter or your nearest Area Agency on Aging.