--- title: SR 130. Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr130 cite_as: SR 130, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr130 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr130.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr130/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69928 date: 2025-02-05 status: passed 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 Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 130 By: Senators Strickland of the 42nd and Esteves of the 35th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; 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, 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 and have accumulated approximately 755 million hours of unpaid care, valued at $11.4 billion; 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, which can be particularly difficult on family dynamics and economics due to the early occurrence of the disease; and WHEREAS, because Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are 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 or disoriented, and being abused, neglected, and exploited; and WHEREAS, caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience a significant toll on their physical, mental, and financial health and often report high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and health problems; 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 this day be committed 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 SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate 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 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-05) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-05) - Sponsors: Brian Strickland, Jason Esteves - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69928 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr130.md?full=1