Georgia CommonsHR 167: Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia; February 6, 2025; recognize
Última acción: 4 de febrero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day, drawing attention to the disease's toll on older residents and family caregivers across the state.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia. The text explains why: Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and the seventh leading cause of death in Georgia, affecting more than 188,000 residents over age 65. The resolution notes that roughly 374,000 family caregivers provide about 755 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at more than $11 billion, and that caregiving often causes stress and health problems for those caregivers. It also mentions younger-onset Alzheimer's, which strikes before age 65. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to the public and the press, but it creates no funding, programs, or legal requirements.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally designates February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia through a House resolution.
- States findings about the prevalence and impact of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Georgia, without creating any new legal obligations.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
- Creates no funding, agency duties, or changes to Georgia law; it is a symbolic recognition only.
A quién afecta
The resolution's language references Georgians over 65 living with Alzheimer's disease, their family caregivers, the medical and business communities affected by the disease's economic impact, and the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Por qué importa
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, funding, or obligations. Its practical effect is symbolic: raising public awareness of Alzheimer's disease and the burden it places on patients and unpaid family caregivers in Georgia.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolving clause recognizes February 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- The whereas clauses cite statistics on Alzheimer's prevalence, caregiver hours, and economic value of unpaid care in Georgia, providing context rather than legal effect.
Del proyecto de ley
“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”
“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”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
- John LaHood (R, HD-175)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
Temas
- Alzheimer's disease
- dementia awareness
- caregivers
- public health
- commemorative resolutions