[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46960-46961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20110]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services;
Meeting
AGENCY: Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the public meeting of the Advisory
Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services (Advisory Council).
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services
provides advice on how to prevent or reduce the burden of Alzheimer's
disease and related dementias on people with the disease and their
caregivers. During the October meeting, the Long-Term Services and
Supports Subcommittee will be taking charge of the theme. The topics
covered will include: (1) The experience of people with dementia who
have special needs due to issues like diversity, geography, and
concurrent disorders; (2) How clinical care can be better integrated
with community-based supports and services; and (3) Evidence-based
behavioral approaches that mitigate the impact of behavioral symptoms
of dementia. The meeting will also include
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updates on work from the previous meetings and federal workgroup
updates.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 19, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. EDT.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Room 800 in the Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201.
Comments: Time is allocated in the afternoon on the agenda to hear
public comments. The time for oral comments will be limited to two (2)
minutes per individual. In lieu of oral comments, formal written
comments may be submitted for the record to Rohini Khillan, OASPE, 200
Independence Avenue SW, Room 424E, Washington, DC 20201. Comments may
also be sent to [email protected]. Those submitting written comments should
identify themselves and any relevant organizational affiliations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rohini Khillan (202) 690-5932,
[email protected]. Note: Seating may be limited. Those wishing to
attend the meeting must send an email to [email protected] and put ``October
19 Meeting Attendance'' in the Subject line by Wednesday, October 10,
so that their names may be put on a list of expected attendees and
forwarded to the security officers at the Department of Health and
Human Services. Any interested member of the public who is a non-U.S.
citizen should include this information at the time of registration to
ensure that the appropriate security procedure to gain entry to the
building is carried out. Although the meeting is open to the public,
procedures governing security and the entrance to Federal buildings may
change without notice. If you wish to make a public comment, you must
note that within your email.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meetings is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)(1) and
(a)(2)). Topics of the Meeting: During the October meeting, the Long-
Term Services and Supports Subcommittee will be taking charge of the
theme. The topics covered will include: (1) The experience of people
with dementia who have special needs due to issues like diversity,
geography, and concurrent disorders; (2) How clinical care can be
better integrated with community-based supports and services; and (3)
Evidence-based behavioral approaches that mitigate the impact of
behavioral symptoms of dementia. The meeting will also include updates
on work from the previous meetings and federal workgroup updates.
Procedure and Agenda: This meeting is open to the public. Please
allow 30 minutes to go through security and walk to the meeting room.
The meeting will also be webcast at www.hhs.gov/live.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 11225; Section 2(e)(3) of the National
Alzheimer's Project Act. The panel is governed by provisions of
Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets
forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
Dated: September 10, 2018.
Brenda Destro,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Human
Services Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-20110 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am]
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