also serve as caregivers. (9) Those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease may have a working spouse who has to decide between continuing to work to support the household or leaving the working world to be the primary caregiver of their loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease. (10) The Older Americans Act of 1965, enacted in 1965, authorizes the provision of essential services to Americans age 60 or over, with particular attention given to those individuals with low incomes or disabilities. (11) Services provided under the Act include Alzheimer’s disease education, meal delivery, family caregiver support, and supportive services such as home care, adult day care, and transportation. (12) These services are particularly helpful for those with a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s disease in which sufferers ultimately require assistance with basic daily tasks. (13) These services also provide vital assistance, support, and respite to family caregivers and help to maintain the independence of the individual living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. (14) The Older Americans Act 1965 uniquely authorizes services that can assist individuals with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease and their families. 3. Parity for individuals with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease Section 102(40) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3002(40) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: and includes an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction who has not attained 60 years of age .