Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee was established within the California Health and Human Services Agency in 1988 to provide ongoing advice and assistance on program needs and priorities of persons impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee members represent consumers, family members, providers, and advocates. They meet quarterly to review current state policies and practices and provide recommendations related to dementia prevention, treatment, and care, as well as support for caregivers. Members of the Committee serve on a voluntary basis.

The Committee is one of six stakeholder groups helping to guide efforts of California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), which affirms the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and people with disabilities, including people with Alzheimer’s and related conditions. The MPA is a “blueprint” for state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to prepare the state for the demographic changes and continue California’s leadership in aging, disability, and equity. The MPA’s five bold goals and twenty-three strategies are designed to build a California for All Ages by 2030. The plan includes specific goals and strategies related to brain health, support for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and caregiver issues. Every two years California commits to new initiatives, demonstrating focus, innovation, and flexibility to meet the needs of California’s older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Committee Information

• Committee By-Laws 
• Committee Membership Bios

Committee vacancies are posted here:

The Secretary of the California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Agency is seeking to fill up to 6 seats on the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee with individuals with lived experience including:

• • One individual representing families of persons directly affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions.  
  • One individual representing organization providing services to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions.  
  • At least one (up to four) additional member(s) to be approved by the CalHHS Secretary including, but not limited to, individuals and organizations that represent first responders (emergency medical technicians, paramedics, law enforcement, and firefighters), primary care physicians, faith leaders, and/or financial protection advocates.

A member serves a fixed three-year term. A member may be appointed for no more than two consecutive terms. 

To apply to serve on the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions Advisory Committee, please complete an application and submit it online or send it by mail. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 21, 2025. 

• Online application
• Download a Word application and mail to:
  
  

  California Department of Aging
  2880 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
  Sacramento, CA 95833
  Attn: DPRE: Master Plan for Aging

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require a disability-related accommodation, materials in alternate format or auxiliary aids/services, or translation services to complete an application, email Engage@aging.ca.gov or call (916) 419-7500.

If you have questions, please contact Engage@aging.ca.gov

The Committee developed fact sheets on dementia and behavioral health: the Provider Guidance and the Consumer Guidance fact sheets.