HR167: HR167 Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; February 6, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 2846 House Resolution 167 By: Representatives Cooper of the 45th, Silcox of the 53rd, Donatucci of the 105th, LaHood of the 175th, and Dempsey of the 13th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in G eorgia; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 603 to 80 percent of dementia cases; and4 WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging; it is a progressive brain5 disease that gets worse over time and is the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia; and6 WHEREAS, because Alzheimer's disease is accompanied by memory l oss, changes in7 personality and behavior, and a tendency to wander, individuals with this disease are at an8 increased risk for accidental injury, getting lost, and being abused, neglected, and exploited;9 and10 WHEREAS, more than 188,000 Georgians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease,11 and an estimated 374,000 family caregivers provide approximatel y 755 million hours of12 unpaid care valued at more than $11 billion; and13 H. R. 167 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2846 WHEREAS, caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's disease of ten takes an enormous14 toll on family members; caregivers themselves often suffer more stress, depression, and15 health problems than caregivers of people with other illnesses; and16 WHEREAS, an increasing number of individuals are developing younger-onset Alzheimer's17 disease, a form of the disease that occurs prior to age 65 and can be particularly difficult on18 family dynamics and economics due to its early occurrence; and19 WHEREAS, there is an economic impact of Alzheimer's disease upon the business, medical,20 and caregiver communities of Georgia; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the State of Georgia and the Georgia22 Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association commit a day to increasing awareness of Alzheimer's23 disease and other dementias to address the needs of this growin g segment of Georgia's24 population.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Alzheim er's Awareness Day in27 Georgia.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the30 public and the press.31 H. R. 167 - 2 -