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Miss. Code Ann. § 43-63-3 Legislative findings
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(1) The Legislature finds that:(a) Families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia at home are often burdened with excessive financial or personal costs of providing continuous care;(b) Medicare does not pay for long-term care or provide support to …
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-63-5 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as provided in this section:(a) “Alzheimer’s disease” or “related dementia” means the diseases and conditions characterized by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a …
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-63-7 Mississippi Dementia Care Program; purpose; funding; assessment for assistance; report to Legislature
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(1) Subject to the appropriation of federal funds for that purpose, there is established within the Department of Human Services a pilot program known as the “Mississippi Dementia Care Program” for the purpose of providing respite care services to informal caregivers of persons w…