What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 56.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act
This act authorizes grants for public or nonprofit private health care providers to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The Secretary is required to coordinate with specific offices to ensure women, minorities, and medically underserved communities benefit from these services.
Key points
Training and Support Services: The bill authorizes grants specifically to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
Eligible Entities: Public and nonprofit private health care providers, including community health centers, nursing homes, senior centers, and area agencies on aging, are eligible for grants.
Allocation for Underserved Communities: Not less than 10 percent of the appropriated funds must be made available for grants to providers that primarily serve medically underserved communities.
Integrated Care Approach: Grant recipients must agree to employ a comprehensive approach that integrates the treatment of patients with training and support services for their families and caregivers.
Status:
Expired
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