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NY S05621

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eric Adams

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

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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