California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 9156

WIC § 9156 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 8.5 · Ch. 2 · Art. 5

Statute text

The Legislature finds all of the following:

(a)Across California, approximately 4,500,000 family caregivers support adult loved ones who seek to remain at home and avoid institutionalization. Of these, more than 1,100,000 family caregivers are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, usually with little support or training.

(b)Caring for a loved one with a cognitive disorder or another disabling condition can be very challenging, causing financial pressure, health problems, and emotional distress.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 50, Sec. 39. (SB 187) Effective June 30, 2022.