Bill > HB2149

This bill establishes a full-time Dementia Services Coordinator position within the Division of Senior and Disability Services, which is part of the Department of Health and Senior Services. The coordinator's responsibilities will include evaluating how dementia services are coordinated across the state, managing information resources for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and using data to improve service delivery for conditions like Alzheimer's disease. This role will also involve building relationships with various agencies and organizations to avoid duplicating efforts, supporting dementia-specific training for state employees and others, and recommending ways to better coordinate public and private dementia services. Additionally, the coordinator will work to streamline state government services for better access, identify any overlapping services, seek out and apply for grants to expand dementia care, and perform other duties to enhance the quality of life for those affected by dementia, while also promoting awareness and monitoring data on dementia's impact in Missouri.