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HI HR191
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Declares November as "Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in Hawaii to recognize individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease
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Declares June as "Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Month" to encourage residents to learn about these conditions and acknowledge the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter
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Notes that an estimated 28,000 people aged 65 and older in Hawaii currently have Alzheimer's disease, projected to increase to 35,000 by 2025
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Cites that Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and costs Americans $277 billion in 2018, with individual care costs averaging $341,840
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor and the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter
Legislative Description
Declaring November As "alzheimer's Awareness Month" And June As "alzheimer's And Dementia Awareness Month" In The State Of Hawaii.
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Last Action
Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 33
3/14/2019