Georgia CommonsSR 130: Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol, drawing attention to the disease's toll on Georgians and their family caregivers.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol, citing statistics on how many Georgians live with Alzheimer's disease and the burden carried by unpaid family caregivers. The resolution does not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements. It simply states the Senate's recognition of the day and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not establish any new funding, agency duties, or legal obligations; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
Georgians living with Alzheimer's disease, an estimated 188,000 people over age 65, and the roughly 374,000 family caregivers who provide unpaid care. It also touches the medical, business, and caregiving communities affected by the disease's economic impact.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force, it publicly acknowledges the scale of Alzheimer's disease in Georgia and the strain on families providing unpaid care, which advocates often use to raise public awareness and support for services.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites statistics on Alzheimer's prevalence in Georgia, including that it affects over 188,000 residents over 65 and involves 374,000 family caregivers.
- It notes caregivers have provided about 755 million hours of unpaid care valued at $11.4 billion.
- The resolving clause formally designates February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press.
From the bill
“Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases”
“more than 188,000 Georgians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease 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
- caregivers
- public health