New York A03603 amends the elder law to enhance informal caregiver training, expand the definition of "person in need of assistance," and broaden who.

New York A03603 amends the elder law to improve informal caregiver training. The bill defines "person in need of assistance" as anyone requiring help with daily activities due to mental or physical impairment, including minors. It expands who may serve as an "informal caregiver" to include family members or others providing daily care or supervision to a person in need of assistance. The bill tasks the director with developing training and technical assistance programs for informal caregivers, including caregiver resource centers and caregiver networks.

New York A03603 amends the elder law to enhance informal caregiver training, expand the definition of "person in need of assistance," and broaden who.

New York A03603 amends the elder law to improve informal caregiver training. The bill defines "person in need of assistance" as anyone requiring help with daily activities due to mental or physical impairment, including minors. It expands who may serve as an "informal caregiver" to include family members or others providing daily care or supervision to a person in need of assistance. The bill tasks the director with developing training and technical assistance programs for informal caregivers, including caregiver resource centers and caregiver networks.