Rabu, 07 Juni 2023

Alzheimer's Pelatihan Hb 1673 Sent To Governor's Desk

I went to Austin to testify for back in April, passed the Texas House of Representatives and Senate and has been sent to the Governor's desk.  


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Special thanks to Ryan Chandler of KXAN Austin plus Chris Pruitt and Seth Kovar of CW39 KIAH Houston for covering our support of State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione's bill.

Here is more information from the Alzheimer’s Association:


 

Austin, Texas (June 1, 2023) - Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America. The escalating Alzheimer’s epidemic has profound implications on individuals as well as state and federal governments. Texas ranks fourth in the number of Alzheimer’s cases and second in the number of Alzheimer’s deaths in the United States. Legislators during this, the 88th, session demonstrated their commitment to strengthen Texas’s response to the serious public health crisis of Alzheimer’s disease. Numerous bills focused on dementia were considered during the state legislative session. The Alzheimer’s Association championed for and is thrilled to announce the passing of three historic advances in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

The 2024-2025 State Budget passed with a 550% increased investment to $5.5 million over the biennium for the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Alzheimer’s Disease Program. The Alzheimer’s Disease Program (ADP) provides information and resources to improve care and support and encourage early detection and diagnosis for persons with the disease and their caregivers. With these additional and necessary funds championed by Chairman Giovanni Capriglione, the ADP will have the capacity to provide educational resources for physicians and healthcare professional about the value of early detection and accurate diagnosis; increase public education about brain health and dementia risk reduction, and; implement the Texas State Plan on Alzheimer’s. By comparison, Florida invests $44.1 million annually in similar programs, while Georgia invests $8.3 million.

“Alzheimer’s is a triple threat — with no way to prevent, treat, or cure the disease,” says Melissa Sanchez, Texas Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer’s Association. “Until we find a cure for this devastating disease, investing in support for those living with the disease and their caregivers must remain a priority in our state.”

In addition to the historic increase in funding, two dementia pelatihan bills were passed into law, requiring dementia pelatihan for law enforcement officers and for assisted-living facility employees. H.B. 568 by Representative Rhetta Bowers (SB 443 by Senator José Menendez), ensures law enforcement officers are trained on how to interact with persons with dementia.

“As the number of people with dementia continues to grow, officers will undoubtedly face several obstacles during their encounters with people with dementia including unique behavioral challenges. Enhancing already required law enforcement pembinaan to expand upon safely interacting with persons with Alzheimer’s, can often effectively address situations and ensure the safety of individuals with Alzheimer’s as well as the safety of law enforcement,” says Sanchez.

More than 40% of those in residential care facilities, such as assisted living facilities, have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. For this reason, the passage of H.B. 1673 by Chairman Giovanni Capriglione (Senate sponsor: Senator Johnson) was a critical win for the dementia community in Texas. Of his leadership on Alzheimer’s issues this legislative session, Chairman Giovanni Capriglione says, “It was my pleasure this session to work alongside the Alzheimer’s Association to pass HB 1673 and secure funding for the Alzheimer’s Disease Program.

HB 1673 requires all direct-care staff and management to complete a minimum of four hours, competency-based pembinaan with an additional two hours of training annually. Additionally, $5.5 million dollars was appropriated to promote the importance of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s patients, as well as provide additional support to qualified caregivers. With the passage of HB 1673, Texas demonstrates the importance of proper pelatihan for direct-care providers to improve quality of care. I would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Association, our Senate Sponsor Nathan Johnson, and all stakeholders who worked on HB 1673 for all their work to get this bill to the Governor’s desk.”

“The increased investment in Alzheimer’s care and support and the legislation passed, is a big win for the 400,000 Texans living with Alzheimer's disease and the 1 million caregivers who provide over $24 billion in unpaid care. We greatly appreciate the leadership of all our bill sponsors, the bipartisan support we received from the legislature and our community partners, and the voices my fellow advocates lent throughout the session to advance these priorities,” says longtime Alzheimer’s Association advocate and Board Member, Michael McGuff, who testified in support of H.B 1673.

About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.



Paige Ellenberger Leaves Krhd B-Cs And Kxxv Waco


Paige Ellenberger announced she is leaving 15ABC KRHD Bryan-College Station and 25 News KXXV Waco/Temple/Killeen, but she is staying in Texas.

Here is a portion of what Ellenberger posted on social:


"From the very first picture taken in Waco, to the very last in Bryan: I’ve been so blessed over the past few years to have had the opportunities I’ve had. 

Whether you’ve shared your story with me, or found joy in following the stories told.. man I am so grateful for all of you.

You’ve all turned this North Eastern girl into a Texas one and luckily, my next journey will keep me in the state."


Ellenberger joined KXXV in August 2020 as a multimedia journalist.  

She eventually moved to the Brazos Valley to anchor mornings for KRHD. 

In April 2023, the James Madison University grad announced she was leaving "Good Morning Texas" to report and work on other duties.




Marcelino Benito To Take Leave From Khou 11

in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, but as Benito reminds us, we are then brought face to face with the horror it leaves in its wake.

Here is a portion of what Benito said in his touching video embedded below:


"Losing my mom has really shaken me. She was a very, very important person in my life. I wouldn't be in this position that I am now without her and her lessons and the type of mom she was. So losing her and losing her so suddenly has really shaken me.  And I'm not okay right now. And that's difficult for me to say out loud, but it's the truth. And you can only get better if you acknowledge that there's a duduk perkara. 

And right now, I need time away from work. I need time away from the tertekan and demands that this job brings. And I need time to focus on myself and on my family and on my pain, on focusing on my grief. You have to confront it as many of you have told me in your messages, you can't put it off. You have to feel the pain and hope to get to the other side. And so that's what I'm going to do. 

I feel like I haven't been giving 110% like I strive to do every day here at the station. Um, I'm not giving 110% to my wife and my child. My daughter. And they deserve 150% from me every day. So I will be taking time to focus on myself and to focus on them and hope to return stronger. 

I'm making this decision with the full support of my bosses here at KHOU, who have been extremely supportive and had my back from the moment my mom became ill and continue to have my back today."


KHOU 11 names new weekend anchors
Marcelino Benito of KGUN Tucson joins KHOU 11


Kens 5 Anchor Sarah Forgany In Icu



KENS 5 San Antonio morning anchor Sarah Forgany is in the hospital ICU on a ventilator according to a Facebook post on her account by her family:


"To all of Sarah’s beloved viewers,

Sarah ran into complications during her recovery from surgery yesterday morning. She’s currently in ICU on a ventilator. We have no clue how long she will be here - doctors expect her recovery to take weeks - so we wanted you to know it may be a while before you see her on air again.

She is in good spirits and keeping the faith, but we would sincerely appreciate all your prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery. 

Best,

Sarah’s family"


Forgany was in also in the hospital in late March 2023.

She joined KENS 5 in 2010.





 San Antonio morning anchor Sarah Forgany is in the hospital ICU on a ventilator according KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany in ICU

Dave Brown, Formerly Of Krgv, Has Died


Dave Brown, 69, a legendary voice in Rio Grande Valley sports from his days at KRGV 5, has died.

The Texas Christian University (TCU) grad was the sports anchor/director of KRGV for 45 years.

Brown, stepped down from KRGV as a regular sports anchor in 2009, but continued contributing reports for the station until December 2020.

Accoding to his obituary, Brown was twice honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters as "Sports Broadcaster of the Year," in addition to multiple TAB inclusions in "Best Newscast Team."


(Thank you Manuel)



Niccole Caan Leaves Kens 5 San Antonio


Niccole Caan announced her KENS 5 San Antonio departure where she is an investigative reporter.

Here is a portion of what Caan posted to Facebook:


"My time at KENS is done. I am beginning a new, remote position with a nonprofit where I can continue telling stories of courage & bravery, plus spend more time with Papa Caan.

 I lost my mom suddenly & realized time with my dad is limited, no matter how many years he has left (may they be many!) I want to enjoy our relationship while he's in good health. You just can't get that time back. 

Three years flew by. It was a privilege to be a consumer advocate for you San Antonio. I leave you in good hands. KENS has many bright, talented journalists who work hard for you daily."


Caan joined KENS 5 as consumer investigative reporter in June 2020 from ABC 7 Amarillo KVII. 


Prior to her return to TV news in Amarillo, Caan worked as:

- Traffic reporter for ABC Channel 6 WRTV Indianapolis, Indiana

- Anchor/reporter for WLFI News 18 Lafayette, Indiana

- Reporter/Fill-in anchor for WANE 15 Fort Wayne, Indiana

- News reporter/producer Lakeshore Public Television

- News reporter WCJL 22 Savannah, Georgia


She has a BS and Masters from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism and taught English in Japan between her first two television news jobs.