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 required to appoint a dementia service specialist to improve access to local resources and raise awareness about dementia in various communities and businesses. The duties of the specialist include conducting education and outreach, providing referrals to support services, conducting cognitive screenings, and promoting dementia-friendly initiatives. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator responsible for statewide coordination of dementia initiatives and the specialist program.

The coordinator's responsibilities encompass coordinating both state-funded and privately funded dementia services, implementing the Alzheimer's disease and related dementias state plan, analyzing dementia-related data, evaluating existing services, and identifying training opportunities. This comprehensive approach aims to build dementia-capable communities and ensure that the needs of individuals with dementia are effectively addressed across the state.