Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

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Introduced on June 28, 2024 by Nanette Barragán

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Last updated 8/8/2024

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Supports the goals and ideals of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
Recognizes Alzheimer’s disease as a progressive disorder leading to memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually death.
Acknowledges Alzheimer’s as the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and the fifth for those aged 65 and over.
Notes that nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, with projections of up to 13 million by 2050.
Highlights that almost two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s are women.
States that 1 in 3 older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Points out that Alzheimer’s is the only top 10 cause of death in the U.S. without a cure or means of prevention.
Estimates the direct costs of caring for Alzheimer’s patients in 2024 at $360 billion.
Mentions that over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for those with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Reports high levels of emotional stress and depression among caregivers.
Indicates higher risks of developing Alzheimer’s for older Black Americans and Latinos, and underdetection in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Emphasizes that every American is at risk for Alzheimer’s.
Discusses the stigma and health disparities associated with Alzheimer’s, particularly in underserved communities.
Declares June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, established by the Alzheimer’s Association in 2014.
Encourages education, advocacy for research, care, and support services, and offering support to those affected by Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.