MA H2884

Bill

MA H2884

Relative to training of elder services workers in dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition of Paul Brodeur and others that the Department of Elder Affairs be authorized to provide training to protective services caseworkers in recognizing signs and symptoms of cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 16 of Chapter 19A of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Department of Elder Affairs to provide training to its designated local agencies' protective services caseworkers. The training will focus on recognizing the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease, and understanding how cognitive impairment may affect screening, investigation, and service planning for elder services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Bruce Ayers (D), Paul Brodeur (D), James Cantwell (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Michael Day (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Sean Garballey (D), Ken Gordon (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Chris Walsh (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4116 (on 01/16/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2884

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2884
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2884.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1473	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H3821	Authorizing the department of elder affairs to establish a home care worker registry	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 139 of the Acts of 2017	Similar To
H4116	Relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018	Replaced by
S1224	Improving treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
S1239	Relative to the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Project	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
S1253	Relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals	Accompanied a study order, see S2422	Similar To
S1264	Relative to the safety of Alzheimer’s disease patients	Accompanied a new draft, see H4116	Similar To
S1596	Establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To

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