The bill establishes new positions within area agencies on aging, specifically a dementia service specialist and a dementia services coordinator, aimed at enhancing support for individuals living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. Each area agency on aging is mandated to appoint a dementia service specialist whose responsibilities include conducting education and outreach, providing referrals to community resources, conducting cognitive screenings, and promoting dementia-friendly initiatives. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator to oversee statewide dementia initiatives and ensure effective coordination of services.

The duties outlined for the dementia service specialist focus on increasing community awareness and building dementia-capable agencies, while the coordinator's responsibilities include managing state-funded dementia services, implementing the Alzheimer's disease state plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of these services. This legislation aims to create a more supportive environment for those affected by dementia across Iowa by fostering connections to resources and enhancing the capabilities of service providers.