Bill > LB913

This bill, titled the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act, mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) appoint a dementia services coordinator. This coordinator will act as a central point of contact to connect families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with necessary support services and resources. Their responsibilities will include providing information and counseling, collecting data on the impact of these conditions, evaluating the needs of individuals and their caregivers, and recommending strategies for better coordination of services among various agencies. The coordinator will also help develop and implement a state plan to address these needs, advocate for necessary policies and funding, and promote dementia-specific training to improve access to quality, coordinated care in the most integrated settings possible, while also organizing community stakeholders to find proactive solutions. This bill effectively replaces existing provisions related to the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act.

Health and Social Services

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