Search Results: keywords:"caregiver support"

  • H. R. 2148 — To expand medical, employment, and other benefits for individuals serving as family caregivers for certain veterans, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,693

    H. R. 2148 aims to enhance benefits for family caregivers of certain veterans. It proposes extending the period during which caregivers receive medical care coverage and offers employment assistance, including fee reimbursements and access to training. The bill also mandates...

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    H. R. 2148 wants to help people who take care of family members who are veterans by giving them more medical and job-related support. The bill also suggests checking how well these helpers are getting ready to go back to work and if new saving plans for their future could work.

  • S. 4729 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program for family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,579

    S. 4729 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a pilot program supporting family caregivers who look after people with Alzheimer's or similar disorders affecting the brain. This program would provide grants to organizations like senior centers and educational...

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    S. 4729 wants to start a new program to help people who take care of family members with Alzheimer's by giving money to places like senior centers so they can offer more help. It will also check how well the help works by looking at health details, but some people worry about privacy and making sure the information is safe.

  • S. 4325 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program relating to lifespan respite care, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:307

    S. 4325 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue funding for the lifespan respite care program, which helps family caregivers. Specifically, the bill alters the definition of "family caregiver" to include "unpaid individuals" rather than just "unpaid adults."...

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    S. 4325 is a plan to keep helping people who take care of their family members without getting paid, for the years 2025 to 2029. It says anyone who helps their family, not just adults, can be supported too.

  • H. R. 10192 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize grants for training and support services for families and unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:991

    H.R. 10192 proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the granting of funds for the training and support services for families and unpaid caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. The bill empowers the Secretary to award...

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    H.R. 10192 is a plan to give money to help train and support families and caregivers who take care of people with Alzheimer's or similar memory problems, especially focusing on women, minorities, and communities that need more help. The plan wants to make sure these helpers get special services that match their language and culture, by giving grants to places like healthcare centers and senior centers that follow certain rules.

  • S. 4776 — An Act To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:19,595

    The proposed S. 4776 amends the Older Americans Act of 1965. It reauthorizes funding for various programs that aim to support older adults in the United States from 2025 to 2029. The bill encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including enhancing health outcomes, nutrition...

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    The bill wants to give money to help older people with things like food, health, and jobs, but it doesn't clearly explain how all the money will be watched to make sure it's used the right way.

  • S. RES. 917 — Recognizing November 2024 as National Family Caregivers Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:192

    S. RES. 917 acknowledges November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month" to honor the 53 million family caregivers in the United States who provide essential, unpaid support to those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or those who are aging. The resolution highlights...

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    In November 2024, the Senate wants everyone to say a big "thank you" to family members who take care of their loved ones at home without getting paid, like superheroes helping people who are sick or old. They also want people to learn more about how to support these family helpers better.

  • S. 4776 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:37,259

    The bill S. 4776 seeks to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. It is called the “Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024.” The bill aims to improve various aspects related to the care and support of...

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    The bill wants to make sure that older people in the U.S. get more help, like better health care and food, from 2025 to 2029. It plans to do this by giving more money to different programs, but there are concerns that this money might not be used wisely.

  • S. 4273 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to enhance the longevity, dignity, empowerment, and respect of older individuals who are Native Americans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,316

    The Native ELDER Act (S. 4273) amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to better support older Native Americans. It establishes the Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee to provide guidance on matters affecting Native American elders, ensuring diverse representation and...

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    The Native ELDER Act is a plan to help older Native Americans live better by creating a team to give advice and making sure their homes are safe and comfy as they age. The plan also looks into how we're spending money on these programs to make sure it's spent wisely.