[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5591-H5592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, June is Alzheimer's and 
Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, there are an estimated 47 million 
people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Without a change, 
these numbers are expected to grow to 76 million by the year 2030.
  Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States 
and is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, 
or even slowed. Sadly, one in three seniors will die with the disease.
  This disease took my mother's life.
  Alzheimer's has a devastating impact on those who are diagnosed with 
the disease and their caregivers and loved ones. More than 16 million 
Americans provide unpaid care to family and friends living with 
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
  Compared with caregivers for people without dementia, twice as many 
caregivers for people with dementia indicate substantial emotional, 
financial, and physical stress.

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  Madam Speaker, the time to act is now. This month, let's wear purple 
and help raise awareness and advance Alzheimer's care.

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