QUESTION
Is Alzheimer's or dementia recognition training included for the NYPD?
1:23:28
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36 sec
The NYC Department for the Aging’s Commissioner will verify if Alzheimer's or dementia recognition training is included for the NYPD, as requested by Council Member Hudson.
- Council Member Hudson raises concerns about recognizing Alzheimer's or dementia signs among older adults in her district.
- She inquires about the inclusion of such training for NYPD officers.
- The NYC Department for the Aging's Commissioner, Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, states her belief that the training includes this information but will verify.
- The discussion highlights the need for NYPD officers to be aware of symptoms and proper contacts for these cases.
Crystal Hudson
1:23:28
And then, you know, in my district specifically, we get a lot of calls from concerned neighbors.
1:23:34
About older adults who might be exhibiting signs of Alzheimer's or dementia.
1:23:38
And so I'm curious to know if that's included in any of the the training or information sharing, specifically with the NYPD.
1:23:46
We work with our local precincts on some of that not formal training, but just conversations around, you know, things to look for, who to contact.
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:23:57
I will I I will I will verify that, but I believe it includes some of that information also.