Senior Relief Act: Screening for Loneliness and Coordinating Health Services.
This law amends the Older Americans Act to mandate screening for loneliness among older individuals and requires coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects. This ensures that seniors receive targeted social and medical support to combat isolation. It also requires a comprehensive report on the prevalence of loneliness and the role of intergenerational family units.
Key points
Programs for older adults must now actively screen for loneliness and provide coordinated health and social services to mitigate its adverse health impacts.
A detailed government report will be prepared on the extent of loneliness, its health consequences, and recommendations for strengthening intergenerational family connections.
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