Georgia CommonsHR 1892: Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month; September 2026; recognize
Última acción: 31 de marzo de 2026 · House Second Readers
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.
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En lenguaje claro
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.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- 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.
A quién afecta
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.
Por qué importa
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.
Disposiciones clave
- 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.
Del proyecto de ley
“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”
“the members of this body recognize September 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month”
Cronología del estado
- House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Temas
- Alzheimer's disease
- dementia awareness
- Clayton County
- caregiver support
- senior services