Tennessee HB0717 establishes a pilot program to provide grants to family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
Tennessee HB0717, known as the "Caring for Caregivers Act," creates a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial relief to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The program will offer grants up to $6,000 per family caregiver annually, covering expenses related to improving the home, purchasing necessary equipment, or providing respite care. Eligible family members must require assistance with at least two activities of daily living and reside in a private home.
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