H*3453 Concurrent Resolution, By G. Brown
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 7-13, 1999, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA
 ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK" FOR 1999.

   02/04/99  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-12
   02/09/99  Senate Introduced SJ-12
   02/09/99  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-12
   02/17/99  Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-10
   02/17/99  Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations SJ-10
   02/18/99  Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-17

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

February 17, 1999

H. 3453

S. Printed 2/17/99--S.

Read the first time February 9, 1999.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3453), declaring November 7-13, 1999, as "South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week", etc., respectfully

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

DECLARING NOVEMBER 7-13, 1999, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK" FOR 1999.

Whereas, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative brain disorder, which causes memory loss and changes in thought, personality, and behavior; and

Whereas, this disease ultimately renders its victims incapable of caring for themselves and communicating their needs to others; and

Whereas, Alzheimer's disease is commonly called the "long goodbye" which is an appropriate designation for a disease that can span from two to twenty years; and

Whereas, currently in South Carolina there are approximately fifty thousand persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and this number is estimated to increase by several thousand new cases annually; and

Whereas, the caregivers of an Alzheimer's disease victim experience many emotions as they deal with their loved one and the changes occurring in the life of the victim and their own lives; and

Whereas, the family members need assistance in learning caregiving skills to provide quality care, knowing where to find assistance and support groups, learning how to reduce stress and managing the lifestyle changes that accompany this disease; and

Whereas, there are scores of private and public facilities, agencies, and organizations that provide various services ranging from day care to medical care for these victims and their families; and

Whereas, it is important that all South Carolinians educate themselves on the causes, treatments, cures, and the ongoing research studies of Alzheimer's disease; and

Whereas, the General Assembly can aid in this endeavor by naming a specific week in which the State, its agencies, and private voluntary health organizations shall work to increase public awareness, understanding, and support for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That November 7-13, 1999, is declared "South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week" for 1999.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor's Office, Division on Aging, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the Department of Health and Human Services, the SC Services Information System of the USC School of Medicine, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Lowcountry South Carolina, Mid-State South Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina chapters of the Alzheimer's Association of South Carolina.