A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.

HF 893 requires each Iowa area agency on aging to hire a dementia service specialist to support people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. The specialist will provide referrals, conduct community screenings, offer training, and help communities become more supportive of dementia needs. The bill also creates a statewide dementia services coordinator role to manage dementia programs, coordinate the state dementia plan, and evaluate services. This directly affects over 900,000 Iowans with dementia or caring for them by improving access to local resources and awareness across communities.