Fix Promising Better Dementia Care for Veterans Approved

The Washington Times reports that a proposal to expand veterans' access to dementia care supported by the four members of Maine's congressional delegation is scheduled to be signed into law. The sponsors — Sens. Susan Collins (R) and Angus King (I) and Reps. Chellie Pingree (D) and Jared Golden (D) — said the measure will provide the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs more flexibility so they can allow veterans with early-stage dementia to receive needed care. The bill passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate unanimously. Maine Veterans Homes CEO Kelley Kash said the law change will fix an administrative problem that has made it more difficult for veterans to access care.