New York A08445 mandates designated agencies to hire dementia care navigators and requires the state office for the aging to establish a dementia.

New York A08445 amends the elder law by adding a new section that requires each designated agency to employ a dementia care navigator. These navigators will provide support for caregivers of individuals with dementia and assist those individuals in accessing appropriate services. The bill also mandates the state office for the aging to establish the position of dementia care coordinator, who will manage the work of the dementia care navigators.

New York A08445 mandates designated agencies to hire dementia care navigators and requires the state office for the aging to establish a dementia.

New York A08445 amends the elder law by adding a new section that requires each designated agency to employ a dementia care navigator. These navigators will provide support for caregivers of individuals with dementia and assist those individuals in accessing appropriate services. The bill also mandates the state office for the aging to establish the position of dementia care coordinator, who will manage the work of the dementia care navigators.