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NY S05621
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Eric Adams
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AI Summary
- Creates a new Office for Adult Caregiver Advocates within the Director's authority to provide support services to relatives serving as primary caregivers for older adults
- Defines "adult relative caregivers" as relatives age 18+ who live with or provide caregiver services to elderly adults unable to care for themselves
- Defines "elderly adult" as individuals age 60+ unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without substantial human assistance
- Office responsibilities include establishing caregiver resource centers through local aging offices, providing technical assistance and training, offering information and referral services, and publishing educational materials
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment, contingent on appropriations being available
Legislative Description
Establishes the office for caregiver advocates, a support network for relatives who act as a primary caregiver for an older adult relative.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
6/4/2013
Committee Referrals
Finance6/4/2013
Aging5/29/2013
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