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RESOLUTION NO. 10-256
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER 2010 AS "ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that causes loss of
memory, impaired thinking, confusion, disorientation and death.
2. In the United States 5.3 to 8 million people have probable Alzheimer's disease, and
every seventy (70) seconds another American develops the disease.
More than eight hundred twenty eight thousand (828,000) Floridians are caring for
someone with dementia.
4. More than five hundred two thousand (502,000) Floridians have Alzheimer's disease
or related disorders, including nine thousand four hundred thirty seven (9,437) in St.
Lucie County.
5. Sixty-three (63~Yo) percent of Alzheimer's care givers are at risk of dying before any
other care giver caring for someone with a killer disease.
6. Sixty (60%) of all Alzheimer's patients will wander sometime during the disease
process.
7. The safety and well-being of our Alzheimer's families living in our local communities
is preserved, as well as their dignity and quality of life, and that services and resources
are accessible to all cultures.
8. This Board extends its gratitude to those advocates and service providers who provide
vital care and support, including Alzheimer's Community Care and the Alzheimer's
Association Southeast Florida Chapter, whovaluethe needfordementia-specificcare,
support the Alzheimer's families, and a cure for Alzheimer's patients.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
This Board does hereby proclaim the month of November 2010 as "ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to learn more about Alzheimer's
Disease and attend educational events that are free and open to the public during
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND
ATTEST:
DE TY CLERK
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