The State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease in Oregon (SPADO) Task Force was formed in 2010, coordinated by the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter. The Task Force included state government agencies, academic researchers, health care providers, family caregivers, state legislators and nonprofit organizations. Charged with drafting recommendations to address the most critical needs of Oregonians impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, the Task Force gathered public input to inform the proposed recommendations. The State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Oregon was published in July 2012 and signed by Governor John Kitzhaber. In March 2013, the Oregon legislature endorsed SPADO by unanimously supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution 1. The SPADO Steering Committee works with public and private sector stakeholders to improve the state's response to community needs associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and implement the recommendations provided in the state plan.

Establish the Oregon Memory Net 

Early detection and diagnosis are critical for both those with dementia and their family, as it allows for better management of care planning and reduces the financial impact of the disease. Health and long-term care costs are often lower in people diagnosed at the early state of dementia and cognitive impairment. The Alzheimer’s Association is advocating for the establishment of the Oregon Memory Net to help improve access to diagnostic services and comprehensive care planning for the 69,000 Oregonians living with Alzheimer’s disease.