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 Georgia; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60
to 80 percent of dementia cases; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging; it is a progressive brain
disease that gets worse over time and is the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, because Alzheimer's disease is accompanied by memory loss, changes in
personality and behavior, and a tendency to wander, individuals with this disease are at an
increased risk for accidental injury, getting lost, and being abused, neglected, and exploited;
and
WHEREAS, more than 188,000 Georgians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease,
and an estimated 374,000 family caregivers provide approximately 755 million hours of
unpaid care valued at more than $11 billion; and
WHEREAS, caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's disease often takes an enormous
toll on family members; caregivers themselves often suffer more stress, depression, and
health problems than caregivers of people with other illnesses; and
WHEREAS, an increasing number of individuals are developing younger-onset Alzheimer's
disease, a form of the disease that occurs prior to age 65 and can be particularly difficult on
family dynamics and economics due to its early occurrence; and
WHEREAS, there is an economic impact of Alzheimer's disease upon the business, medical,
and caregiver communities of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the State of Georgia and the Georgia
Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association commit a day to increasing awareness of Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias to address the needs of this growing segment of Georgia's
population.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in
Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.