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Beginning today, Oklahoma care facilities that advertise memory care services will be required to clearly disclose the type of care they provide under the new Alzheimer’s Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act (HB 2262). The law, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller (R–Edmond) and Rep. Meloyde Blancett (D–Tulsa), aims to improve transparency and help families make informed decisions about care for loved ones with dementia, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives website. Rep. Miller emphasized that families deserve clear and accurate information about the care offered, while Rep. Blancett noted the importance of preventing misinformation during the placement process. The Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter reports that more than 70,500 Oklahomans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. Between 2000 and 2022, the state recorded a 152% increase in Alzheimer’s-related deaths, and 18% of hospice residents have a primary diagnosis of dementia. Under the new law, care facilities must prominently display information about how to file grievances. Complaints about misleading claims regarding memory care services will be handled by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. The act also requires referral agencies, caregivers, and the Oklahoma Department of Health to disclose which facilities offer specific memory care services to ensure families have accurate information.
