CHAPTER 4. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED SENILE DEMENTIA PROGRAMS

IC 12-10-4
     Chapter 4. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Senile Dementia Programs

IC 12-10-4-1
Care or treatment training programs
    
Sec. 1. The division shall develop new training programs as needed in the care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia, or identify and utilize existing training programs that satisfy criteria established by the division, for the following individuals who participate or assist in the care or treatment of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia:
        (1) Physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5.
        (2) Registered nurses and practical nurses licensed under IC 25-23.
        (3) Social service personnel.
        (4) Other health care personnel.
        (5) Families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other senile dementia.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-4-2
Respite care pilot programs
    
Sec. 2. The division shall establish pilot programs for the provision of respite care and other supportive services, including home care services, for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia and their families or caretakers. The purpose of a respite care program is to do the following:
        (1) Provide relief to the family or caretaker of an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia from the stresses and responsibilities attendant to the individual's care.
        (2) Prevent or reduce the incidence of inappropriate institutional care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia and enable the individuals to remain in the individuals' own homes as long as possible.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-4-3
Consultation with support organizations
    
Sec. 3. The division shall consult with an Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia support organization and other appropriate organizations in the development and evaluation of:
        (1) programs established under sections 1 and 2 of this chapter; and
        (2) other long term care initiatives.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-4-4
Federal funding      Sec. 4. The director shall apply for federal funding that becomes available to the state for activities associated with Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-4-5
Grants; annual report
    
Sec. 5. (a) The division may award grants to be used for Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia activities to an entity that does any of the following:
        (1) Operates a geriatric assessment unit.
        (2) Provides or has the capability of providing diagnostic services or treatment for individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia.
        (3) Provides counseling to families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia.
        (4) Conducts research or training in geriatrics.
    (b) The division shall submit to the general assembly before November 1 of each year a report on services provided and research conducted with grant money. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and must include the following:
        (1) A description of any progress made by an entity awarded a grant under this section in discovering the cause of and a cure for Alzheimer's disease and related senile dementia and in improving the quality of care of individuals who have Alzheimer's disease or a related senile dementia.
        (2) The characteristics and number of persons served by programs established with grants provided under this section.
        (3) The costs of programs established with grants provided under this section.
        (4) A general evaluation of the programs established with grants provided under this section.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.90.

IC 12-10-4-6
Rules
    
Sec. 6. The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter, including the following:
        (1) Rules for the award of grants under section 5 of this chapter.
        (2) Rules to govern respite care pilot projects established under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.