[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

  (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Family Caregiver Month.
  More than 95 percent of individuals with dementia also have one or 
more chronic conditions. Individuals with dementia rely heavily on 
their family members or other caregivers to provide time, 
transportation, and other health services, which can be economically 
and emotionally challenging for a family.
  In Illinois alone, we have over 381,000 caregivers for people living 
with dementia, and 53.5 percent of them have their own chronic health 
conditions.
  During National Family Caregiver Month, it is important to recognize 
the dedication and sacrifice that families and caregivers provide for 
their loved ones.
  My legislation, the Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act, provides 
additional support to dementia patients and caregivers. The bill would 
direct the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to implement a 
dementia care model to test comprehensive care management services and 
would make a big impact on the lives of people living with dementia and 
their caregivers.
  As I travel throughout Illinois, dementia care and Alzheimer's 
advocates continue to share their caregiving stories with me. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask for support of this bill.

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