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GA SR948
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Thursday, February 13, 2014, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association for its work fighting the disease and advocating for those affected
- More than 120,000 Georgians are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, supported by more than 495,000 caregivers providing over 563,000,000 hours of unpaid care
- One in seven Georgians aged 60 or older reports experiencing confusion or memory loss, and nearly 80 percent have not consulted a health care professional about their symptoms
- More than half of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease have not yet been diagnosed, and one in every three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Legislative Description
Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 13, 2014
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/18/2014
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