HB 06 – Advance Health Care Directives – Dementia
We Support This Bill.
Summary: AN ACT relating to the Wyoming health care decisions act; amending the definition of advance health care directive to include dementia directives; and providing for an effective date.
Why It Matters: Nearly twice as many women as men experience dementia. Because nearly all dementias worsen with time, it's important a plan is in place early, before a woman is unable to communicate. This bill gives women the freedom and independence to honor their wishes as they go through this devastating disease.