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 coordination among the various dementia service specialists.

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 overall quality of care and awareness within communities.