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Read. Follow. Verify.Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2009
Last action · June 25, 2010: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes to reauthorize the federal program that assists in the recovery of missing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The measure is currently awaiting consideration on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
The program provides critical support and alert systems for families and caregivers of individuals with cognitive impairments who are at risk of wandering, ensuring resources remain available for emergency response.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease
The program provides alert services specifically designed to assist in the recovery of these individuals if they go missing.
Caregivers
Caregivers utilize the alert program resources to help locate missing patients under their care.
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Legislative Timing
The bill was introduced in early 2009 and moved to the Senate calendar, indicating a standard progression for reauthorization legislation.
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