LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 5th Annual Walk to End
Alzheimer's to be held September 22, 2013, on the Coney Island Board-
walk, Brooklyn, New York

WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a slow, progressive disorder of the
brain that results in loss of memory and other cognitive function, and
eventually death; and
WHEREAS, Today, as many as 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer's
disease; and
WHEREAS, In New York alone, it is estimated that more than 320,000
aged 65 and older are currently affected by Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, The stigma associated with Alzheimer's disease results in a
delay of diagnosis, in some cases up to six years; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease takes an enormous toll on family members,
with an estimated one in four acting as caregivers for each individual
with the disease; and
WHEREAS, Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease suffer
more stress, depression and health problems than caregivers of people
with other illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Recent advancements in scientific research have demonstrated
the benefits of early medical treatment for individuals with Alzheimer's
disease, as well as the benefits of early access to counseling and other
support services for their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, With early diagnosis, individuals can avoid or correct
contributing medical problems, commence available therapy, organize
current and future care and enhance self-determination, and caregivers
can identify and embrace community support services; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 5th Annual Brooklyn Walk to benefit the
Alzheimer's Association; the Walk to End Alzheimer's is an opportunity
to bring together families and caregivers who are dealing with the
devastating realities of Alzheimer's disease, as well as bring aware-
ness, hope, and advocacy to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Alzheimer's Association is dedicated to leading the fight
to cure and treat Alzheimer's through research and to empower people
with Alzheimer's and their families to live fuller lives by providing
them with compassionate care and support; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to urge all of our
citizens to support the search for a cure of Alzheimer's and assist
those individuals and families who deal with this devastating disease on
a daily basis; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 5th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held September
22, 2013, on the Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter.