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HI SCR97

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June as "Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Month" in Hawaii to encourage residents to learn about Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.

  • Acknowledges and thanks the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter for providing resources and support to communities across Hawaii.

  • Estimates 29,000 people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease currently live in Hawaii, with projections for a 20.7 percent increase by 2025.

  • Notes that early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease could save up to $7.9 trillion in medical costs, with individual care costs averaging approximately $350,174.

  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter.

Legislative Description

Designating June As Alzheimer's And Dementia Awareness Month In The State Of Hawaii.

Designated Month

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Holt, Nakamura excused (4).

4/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/15/2019
Health4/5/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/14/2019
Labor, Culture and the Arts3/12/2019

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