HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-188RESOLUTION NO. 12-188
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER 2012 AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S
MONTH" AND RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
AS "WORLD ALZHEIMER'S ACTION DAY" IN ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The nation and the State of Florida observe World Alzheimer's Month during the
month of September.
2. Alzheimer's disease, a progressive, neurodegenerative brain disordertragically robs
individuals of their memories and leads to progressive mental and physical
impairments.
3. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, including an
estimated 523,000 in the state of Florida and 8,200 in St. Lucie County. As many
as 200,000 of those are individuals under age 65 havingyounger-onset Alzheimer's.
4. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This
eventually fatal disease is a serious and growing threat to the health of our world.
5. The human cost of Alzheimer's disease is staggering. In 2011, 15.2 million
caregivers provided over 17.4 billion hours of unpaid care.
6. The annual costto ourcountry in total paymentsfor healthcare, long-term care and
hospice for people with Alzheimer's disease was $210.5 billion in 2011.
7. In recognition of the individuals, families, friends and caregivers dealing with
Alzheimer's disease and the researchers who are seeking a cause or cure, the State
of Florida and St. Lucie County recognize the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association
to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders, thereby improving the quality of human life for those living with
Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of September 2012 as "WORLD
ALZHEIMER'S MONTH" and recognizes September 21, 2012 as "WORLD
ALZHEIMER'S ACTION DAY" 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
World Alzheimer's Month in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of September 2012.
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