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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing June as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and June 21, 2017 as the “Longest Day” in Solano County (Chair Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Chair Vasquez requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing June as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and June 21, 2017 as the “Longest Day” in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The current projected number of Californians age 65 or older living with Alzheimer’s disease is 630,000. By the year 2025, that number may reach as high as 840,000, a 33 percent increase. In Solano County, there were an estimated 6,964 residents living with Alzheimer’s disease as of 2015, a number that is anticipated to grow to more than 13,600 by the year 2030. The frequency of Alzheimer’s disease is projected to soar and costs for care are expected to skyrocket in coming decades. There is a tremendous need for ongoing research that will lead to effective treatment. In addition to June being recognized as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, advocates observe June 21, 2017 as “The Longest Day,” and encourage Solano County residents to visit www.actionalz.org <http://www.actionalz.org> on the summer solstice for information on how to join the effort to find a cure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to raise public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and efforts being taken to find effective treatment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION