Georgia CommonsSR130: SR130 Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol, drawing attention to the disease's toll on older Georgians and their families.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It formally recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol. The resolution lays out background facts about Alzheimer's disease in Georgia, including that more than 188,000 Georgians over 65 live with the disease and that roughly 374,000 family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at billions of dollars. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. The resolution does not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements; it is a statement of recognition by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the Senate.
Who it affects
Georgians living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their family caregivers, and the broader public and press who may receive copies of the resolution from the Secretary of the Senate.
Why it matters
While the resolution changes no laws, it publicly highlights the scale of Alzheimer's disease in Georgia, including its impact on families and unpaid caregivers, which may draw public attention to caregiving and health resources without altering funding or policy.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses state that Alzheimer's disease causes 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases and is the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia.
- It notes more than 188,000 Georgians over 65 have Alzheimer's disease and 374,000 family caregivers provide about 755 million hours of unpaid care valued at $11.4 billion.
- The resolved clause designates February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 recognize February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol.”
“more than 188,000 Georgians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease7 and 374,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
Topics
- Alzheimer's disease
- dementia awareness
- senior health
- caregiving