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Support for Seniors and Disabled Adults: Combating Social Isolation

This act aims to help older adults and adults with disabilities who experience loneliness or social isolation. It provides grants and training for local organizations to reach these individuals, develop programs promoting social connections, and link them with necessary support. This means citizens can expect more assistance in combating loneliness and improving their quality of life.
Key points
Grants for local agencies and organizations to combat social isolation and loneliness.
Training for staff to better support older adults and adults with disabilities.
Programs designed to connect at-risk individuals with local social and clinical services.
Evaluation of program effectiveness every three years to ensure efficiency.
Allocation of $62.5 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2027 to fund these initiatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2692
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2023-04-18