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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2019 as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and June 21, 2019 as the “Longest Day” in Solano County (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Vasquez requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing June 2019 as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and June 21, 2019 as the “Longest Day” in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. According to the report, there are roughly 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050 this number is expected to rise to nearly 14 million. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops the disease. This results in 1 in 3 senior citizens dying with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and Alzheimer’s and other dementias will have cost the nation $290 billion by 2019. By 2050, this cost could rise to $1.1 trillion. More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. In 2019, these caregivers will provide 18.5 billion hours or care valued at nearly $234 billion. Early diagnosis can help, but only 16 percent of seniors report that they receive regular cognitive assessments.
In Solano County, more than 6,900 people are living with Alzheimer’s and an estimated 20,700 caregivers in Solano County are caring for a loved one with the disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes June as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This campaign is designed to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and encompasses “The Longest Day,” or the summer solstice on June 21 when people across the world will participate in a fundraising activity that will support the research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. More information can be found at www.alz.org/abam <http://www.alz.org/abam>.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District 4 FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with purchase and preparation of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution, however, that is not recommended as this is an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease that affects thousands of Solano County residents and millions of individuals nationwide.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION