MS SC561

Establishes a 14-member ad hoc committee to study family caregivers and long-term care services, with members from organizations including the Alzheimer's Association, AARP Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Mental Health, and legislative representatives.

Committee chair appointed by the Governor; legislative members serve as nonvoting participants; committee must meet monthly beginning May 2014.

Committee directed to identify policies, resources, and programs for family caregivers and develop innovative approaches to support in-home care for older adults.

Committee authorized to receive testimony on caregiver designation, training, respite services, medical leave policies, task delegation to nonmedical aides, and compile inventory of available caregiver resources.

Committee must submit report to Legislature by December 1, 2014 with legislative recommendations; committee dissolves upon submission of report; authorized to seek grant funding for expenses.