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DE SCR113
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Spiros Mantzavinos
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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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