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History
- Substituted by A8871
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.830
- Referred to aging
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Relates to guidelines for local area agencies on aging relating to assistance for informal caregivers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joan Millman
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7255
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to guidelines for local area agencies on aging relating to assistance for informal caregivers
Purpose or general idea of bill
To assist informal caregivers by improving outreach at the local level.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends section 206 of the elder law, which comprises the informal caregiver training program, to add the development of guidelines for local area agencies on aging to provide information and assistance to gain access to available services as well as referrals for counseling to assist and support informal caregivers.
Justification
The majority of care provided to the rapidly growing number of seniors in the State and the country is performed by informal caregivers. Family members in the form of spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, and others are the largest source of informal caregivers and often do not receive much support from outside sources. The State provides some informal caregiver training, but more needs to be done in terms of outreach regarding the availability of services and referrals to counseling to help informal caregivers continue to provide care.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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