Bill > S3234

This bill aims to establish a pilot program under the Older Americans Act to support family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related neurological disorders. The program would provide grants to qualified entities like area agencies on aging, senior centers, universities, and tribal organizations to create projects offering comprehensive support services. These services include cognitive health screenings, family consultations, education, support groups, bereavement services, insurance support, and social activities—all designed to be provided in an accessible location. Participants would be tracked through health indicators like cholesterol levels, body mass index, and self-reported emotional stress, as well as through Medicare payment data. The goal is to improve health outcomes for both caregivers and the individuals they care for by providing integrated, holistic support. The Assistant Secretary would be responsible for administering the program and submitting annual reports to congressional committees detailing the collected outcome data, including changes in health indicators and Medicare payments. Importantly, the bill defines family caregivers as informal, non-professional care providers, ensuring the program targets family members providing direct care to loved ones with neurological disorders.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3234/all-info