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MA H516

MA H516
Relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s


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Introduced
03/10/2015
In Committee
03/10/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Department of Elder Affairs, through its designated local agencies, must provide specific training to protective services caseworkers. This training will focus on helping these workers recognize the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease, and understand how these conditions can impact their work in screening individuals, conducting investigations, and planning services for elders.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Accompanied S360 (on 12/10/2015)

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