--- title: HR 1892. Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month; September 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1892 cite_as: HR 1892, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1892 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1892.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1892/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74437 date: 2026-03-31 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month; September 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1892 By: Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Bell of the 75th, Flournoy of the 74th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder and the most common form of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry out daily activities; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately 10-12 percent of adults aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, impacting a significant number of residents and families within Clayton County; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease not only affects individuals diagnosed but also places emotional, physical, and financial demands on caregivers, families, and the broader community; and WHEREAS, Clayton County recognizes the importance of fostering a dementia-friendly community that promotes awareness, understanding, inclusion, and accessibility for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia; and WHEREAS, the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative seeks to create supportive environments across all sectors—including healthcare, transportation, public safety, businesses, and community organizations—ensuring that individuals living with dementia can remain engaged, respected, and supported in their daily lives; and WHEREAS, Clayton County Senior Services, in collaboration with community partners, continues to lead efforts in education, caregiver support, and the development of programs that enhance quality of life and promote independence for older adults; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate the public, reduce stigma, encourage early detection, and recognize the dedication of caregivers, professionals, and advocates who support those affected. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. 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. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution would designate September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, highlighting the disease's impact on older adults, caregivers, and families, particularly in Clayton County. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It points to Alzheimer's disease as a progressive brain disorder that affects memory and daily functioning, and notes that an estimated 10-12 percent of adults 65 and older live with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, with a particular focus on the impact in Clayton County. The resolution highlights local efforts such as the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative and the work of Clayton County Senior Services in caregiver support and education. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it simply directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ### What it does - Declares September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in Georgia through a House resolution. - Cites the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative and Clayton County Senior Services as examples of local support efforts. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or enforcement mechanism since it is a commemorative resolution, not a law. ### Who it affects People living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, their families and caregivers, and organizations such as Clayton County Senior Services and the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative that support them. The resolution has no direct legal effect on any group. ### Why it matters While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives formal recognition to Alzheimer's disease as a growing concern for older Georgians and their caregivers, and it publicizes local efforts like the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative to the public and press. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month statewide. - A second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. - The preamble cites statistics estimating that 10-12 percent of adults 65 and older live with Alzheimer's or dementia, with emphasis on Clayton County. - The preamble references the Dementia-Friendly Clayton Initiative and Clayton County Senior Services as examples of community response. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2026-03-25) - Last action: House Second Readers (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Rhonda Burnough, Sandra Scott, Eric Bell, Robert Flournoy, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74437 > The history, votes, and amendments (132 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1892.md?full=1