Advocates praise Kyl’s openness on diagnosis, push 2 Arizona bills about dementia

After former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl announced that he has been diagnosed with dementia, advocates are praising his openness and calling for more action and awareness at the state level.

On the heels of Kyl’s announcement, the Alzheimer’s Association in Phoenix is working with state lawmakers on two bills.

One would expand clinician training to support earlier and more timely diagnosis so families can plan, seek treatment and access support…

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