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Tennessee Funds Caregivers for Alzheimer's | Bristol Virginia News
Tennessee’s new “Caring for Caregivers Law” offers up to $6,000 to families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, tackling the state’s long-standing neglect of unpaid caregivers. The pilot program, funded with $600,000 through 2030, covers critical expenses like home modifications, medical gear, and respite care — aiming to ease the burden on hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans whose unpaid care is valued at over $13 billion annually. With data collection and a final report due next year, this bold first step could pave the way for broader, sustained support — recognizing that…
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