Summary of research on improving supports for people with IDD and dementia.

The goal of this letter is to help more people with disabilities make their own decisions about their health.

Protection and advocacy organizations, located in each state and territory, help people with disabilities ensure their basic rights, fight abuse, and advocate for equal access and accountability in health care, education, and employment.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

This document answers commonly asked questions about dementia, how it impacts people with IDD, and the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.