MS Dementia Care Program; extend period of operation of.

SB 2698 extends Mississippi's Alzheimer's and dementia care program through July 2029, allowing families caring for loved ones with dementia to continue receiving respite care services. The program directly serves caregivers of individuals aged 60+ who cannot afford respite care without risking basic needs like food, shelter, or medications. It limits enrollment to 60 families in the first year, maintaining that number for subsequent years, with eligibility requiring a financial assessment confirming the family’s inability to pay for care without hardship. The state must annually report program costs, participant demographics, and effectiveness to the legislature.