H.Res. 617 · 110th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ed Markey
Introduced
2007-08-03
Latest action
2007-08-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, including efforts to: (1) raise public awareness about Alzheimer's; (2) promote early evaluation, diagnosis, planning, and treatment; and (3) encourage progress toward the development of a national health policy to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and to ensure that people with dementia receive a diagnosis and appropriate care.

Encourages Americans who may be experiencing memory impairment to seek an evaluation and diagnosis.