Section 22-50-72

Development of educational programs and services for Alzheimer's disease; instructors and training.

(a) The Bureau of Geriatric Psychiatry of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, upon the receipt of sufficient funding, shall develop educational programs and an array of services concerning Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. These programs and services shall be offered to persons afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, the families of these persons, and the general public.

(b)(1) The Bureau of Geriatric Psychiatry, upon the receipt of sufficient funding, shall provide instructors to train and provide support to each of the following:

a. Members of the families of persons afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and similar illnesses.

b. Health care providers who provide care for persons afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and similar illnesses at the home of the person or a member of the family of the person, or a similar residential location.

c. Other caregivers who provide care for persons afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and similar illnesses at the home of the afflicted person or a member of the family of the person, or similar residential location.

(2) These instructors shall provide technical assistance, training, support, and advice that will accomplish both of the following:

a. Encourage the providing of long-term care for such persons in the home of the person, or a member of the family of the person, or a similar residential location.

b. Reduce health care costs to the state, the family of the afflicted person, and health care facilities.

(Acts 1993, No. 93-547, p. 901, §3.)