[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S5011]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 910--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF 
         OCTOBER 2026 AS ``LEWY BODY DEMENTIA AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. BOOKER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 910

       Whereas Lewy body dementia--
       (1) affects an estimated 1,400,000 individuals in the 
     United States;
       (2) is the second most common degenerative dementia;
       (3) includes dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's 
     disease dementia; and
       (4) is the most expensive form of dementia;
       Whereas the symptoms of Lewy body dementia can include 
     cognitive decline, movement difficulties, visual 
     hallucinations, fluctuations in alertness, REM-sleep behavior 
     disorder (RBD), and autonomic dysfunction;
       Whereas many people living with Lewy body dementia wait 
     years for a correct diagnosis which can lead to serious 
     patient harm and avoidable health care spending;
       Whereas there are millions of family members, caregivers, 
     and friends who provide around-the-clock care and support and 
     whose lives are greatly affected by Lewy body dementia; and
       Whereas more research, education, and support services are 
     needed for the entire Lewy body dementia community now and in 
     the future--
       (1) to find better treatments and a cure for Lewy body 
     dementia;
       (2) to train healthcare providers and emergency personnel 
     to recognize Lewy body dementia; and
       (3) to facilitate early and accurate diagnosis of Lewy body 
     dementia: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses support for the designation of the month of 
     October 2026 as ``Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month'';
       (2) seeks to increase--
       (A) awareness and understanding of Lewy body dementia;
       (B) advocates for individuals and families affected by the 
     disease; and
       (C) compassion, dignity, and hope for all those living with 
     Lewy body dementia;
       (3) continues to support research to diagnose Lewy body 
     dementia and find better treatments and a cure for Lewy body 
     dementia;
       (4) recognizes the individuals living with Lewy body 
     dementia and their care partners who participate in vital 
     clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and
       (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, 
     researchers, healthcare professionals, and millions of 
     individuals across the United States working to improve the 
     quality of life of people living with Lewy body dementia and 
     their families.

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