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DE SCR62
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jack Walsh
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AI Summary
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Designates June as "Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month" in Delaware.
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Notes that 6 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, expected to reach 13 million by 2050, with Delaware's cases projected to increase from 19,000 in 2020 to 23,000 by 2050.
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Highlights that caregivers provided 67 million hours of unpaid care for Delawareans with Alzheimer's or other dementias in 2020, with national care costs estimated at $355 billion in 2021.
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Urges increased public awareness of Alzheimer's and other dementias to support early detection and improved quality of care.
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Encourages all Delawareans to prioritize brain health as part of their everyday lives.
Legislative Description
Recognizing June As "alzheimer's And Brain Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/29/2021