As the designated Alzheimer’s Resource Center for Napa County, Collabria Care along with the Alzheimer’s Association received a proclamation from the Napa Board of Supervisors designating June as “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.” Celine Regalia (left) received the proclamation on behalf of Collabria Care.
TEXT OF THE PROCLAMATION
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS l NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH – JUNE 2017
WHEREAS, today there are more than 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia, a
figure that is expected to grow to as many as 16 million people by mid-century if a cure of effective
treatment is not developed; and
WHEREAS, there are currently more than 630,000 people with Alzheimer’s living in California and
over 3,000 residing in Napa County. Additionally, 9,000 caregivers in Napa County are supporting
loved ones afflicted w’th Alzheimer’s disease; and
‘WHEREAS, the Veterans Home of California, Yountville, is home to many military veterans.
Research has shown that soldiers and veterans are at elevated risk of traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic
stress disorder, and other war-related injuries, which put them at an increased risk for
Alzheimer’s and other dementias; and
WHEREAS, although researchers are making great progress in developing ways to accurately
diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease, we need to accelerate the pace of that research to achieve a
cure or effective treatment w’thin the next 15 years; and
WHEREAS, the Ahheirner’s Association is marking June as Alzheirner’s and Brain Awareness Month
and June 21 as The Longest Day, which focuses on love for au those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
On the surmner solstice, team up w’th the Alzheirner’s Association and select any activity you love –
or an activity loved by those affected – to help end Alzheimer’s. Togethet, swe will raise ffinds and
awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Belia Ramos, on behalf of the Napa County
Board of Supeisors, do hereby proclaim June 2017 to be Ahheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
and urge every resident to take time to visit www.alz.orz/ abam to learn more about Alzheimer’s and
become part of the effort to combat this disease.