CA SCR121

Designates November 2010 as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in California to raise awareness about early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Designates Tuesday, November 16, 2010, as National Memory Screening Day and urges California citizens to participate in free, confidential memory screening programs.

Acknowledges that Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 588,000 Californians, with numbers expected to double by 2030, and recognizes the disease as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

Recognizes the burden on caregivers and supports efforts to reduce stigma, promote early detection, and provide access to treatment and support services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families.

Supports development of a state health policy on dementia screening and care.