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Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act

Introduced: July 29, 2005 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Aug 5, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 29, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 29, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to public and nonprofit private health care providers to expand treatment services for patients with Alzheimer's disease and training and support services for families and caregivers. Conditions grants on the recipient agreeing to: (1) employ a comprehensive approach to care that integrates the treament of patients with training and support services for families and caregivers; (2) provide services in the languages most appropriate for, and with consideration for the cultural backgrounds of, service recipients; (3) provide outreach activities; and (4) provide information on Alzheimer's. Allocates 10% of grant funds for medically underserved communities.

What's happening now August 5, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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