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DE SCR113

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Spiros Mantzavinos

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 2022 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in Delaware to promote awareness of the disease and related dementia disorders
  • Acknowledges that an estimated 6 million Americans aged 65 and over have Alzheimer's disease, with more than 19,000 cases in Delaware
  • Notes that 1 in 3 seniors die with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and that caregivers provide 16 billion hours of unpaid care nationally and 68 million hours in Delaware
  • Recognizes the Alzheimer's Association's efforts and declares the annual cost of care at $321 billion nationally and $1.2 billion in Delaware
  • Urges all Delaware residents to wear purple during the month to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and efforts to find a cure

Legislative Description

Recognizing June As Alzheimers And Brain Awareness Month.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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