What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4374.
Senior Act: Screening for Loneliness and Coordinating Health Services for Older Adults.
This law expands existing senior programs to mandate active screening and intervention for loneliness, recognizing it as a serious health issue. Federal assistance programs must now coordinate supportive services and health care to mitigate the negative health effects of isolation. Furthermore, the government will prepare a comprehensive report analyzing current efforts and the role of strong family connections in combating loneliness.
Key points
Senior programs (Older Americans Act) must now actively screen older individuals for loneliness, in addition to social isolation.
Mandates the coordination of supportive services and health care specifically to address the negative health effects associated with loneliness.
Requires a detailed government report on the prevalence of loneliness, its health impact, and the importance of strong multigenerational family connections.
Status:
Expired
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