Sec. 445C. research program and plan

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## Sec. 445C research program and plan **[**285e–5**]** ###

(a)The Director of the Institute shall conduct, or make grants for the conduct of, research relevant to appropriate services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their families. ###

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(1)Within 6 months after the date of enactment of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Services Research Act of 1986, the Director of the Institute shall prepare and transmit to the Chairman of the Council on Alzheimer's Disease (in this section referred to as the “Council”) a plan for the research to be conducted under subsection (a). The plan shall— #####

(A)provide for research concerning— ######

(i)the epidemiology of, and the identification of risk factors for, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; and ######

(ii)the development and evaluation of reliable and valid multidimensional diagnostic and assessment procedures and instruments; and #####

(B)ensure that research carried out under the plan is coordinated with, and uses, to the maximum extent feasible, resources of, other Federal programs relating to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including centers supported under section 445, centers supported by the National Institute of Mental Health on the psychopathology of the elderly, relevant activities of the Administration on Aging, other programs and centers involved in research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias supported by the Department, and other programs relating to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias which are planned or conducted by Federal agencies other than the Department, State or local agencies, community organizations, or private foundations. ####

(2)Within one year after transmitting the plan required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Director of the Institute shall prepare and transmit to the Chairman of the Council such revisions of such plan as the Director considers appropriate. ###

(c)In preparing and revising the plan required by subsection (b), the Director of the Institute shall consult with the Chairman of the Council and the heads of agencies within the Department. ###

(d)the29 Director of the Institute may develop, or make grants to develop— 29So in law. See section 9 of Public Law 102–507 (106 Stat. 3287). Probably should be “The”. ####

(1)model techniques to— #####

(A)promote greater independence, including enhanced independence in performing activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and #####

(B)prevent or reduce the severity of secondary disabilities, including confusional episodes, falls, bladder and bowel incontinence, and adverse effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications, in such persons; and ####

(2)model curricula for health care professionals, health care paraprofessionals, and family caregivers, for training and application in the use of such techniques. ###

(e)For purposes of this section, the term “**Council on Alzheimer's Disease**” means the council established in section 911(a)30 of Public Law 99–660. 30Section 911 was repealed by section 601(a)(2)(E) of Public Law 105–362 (112 Stat. 3286).

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Pub. L. 102-507
106 Stat. 3287
Pub. L. 99-660
Pub. L. 105-362
112 Stat. 3286

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Sec. 445C

research program and plan

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102-507

Stat.106 Stat. 3287

Pub. L.Pub. L. 99-660

Pub. L.Pub. L. 105-362

Stat.112 Stat. 3286

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