Care and support services are critically important for individuals living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. But because of their age, under 60, 200,000 individuals living with younger-onset Alzheimer's are not eligible for existing programs available to older Americans. The Older Americans Act focuses on delivering home- and community-based programs and supports, including nutritional programs, in-home services, transportation, legal services, elder abuse prevention, and caregiver support.
The Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Act of 2019 would allow these individuals to access programs under the Older Americans Act (OAA). The Alzheimer's Association and I thank you for Congressman David Scott of Georgia District 13 for his Cosponsorship of HR 1903 The Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Act.
