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Committee advances Alzheimer's dementia respite-care pilot (HB 2599)
Summary
The House Health Committee unanimously approved HB 2599 to continue a pilot respite-care program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, citing the value of short-term relief for family caregivers.
Representative Shaw presented HB 2599, a bill to continue an Alzheimer's and dementia respite-care pilot program that provides short-term relief to caregivers. The sponsor said the program gives caregivers opportunities to run errands, access personal care, or otherwise take a break while their loved ones receive supervised care.
Committee members had no questions and the committee voted 22–0 to advance HB 2599 to Finance, Ways and Means.
