City Council proclaims June as Alzheimer's Awareness Month

posted on: 5/28/2024

The City Council recognized June as Alzheimer's Awareness Month during its May 22 City meeting with a proclamation read by Mayor Robert Carrier.

Betsy Bowman, a resident of Spring Village, an assisted living facility in Dover, gaveled the City Council meeting to order before Carrier read the proclamation detailing the devastating impacts of Alzheimer's disease.

"Whereas Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing profound cognitive decline and impact on families and communities," the mayor said, reading from the proclamation. "And whereas research into Alzheimer's disease is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies and treatments and ultimately finding a cure for this challenging condition."

After receiving the official proclamation document, Bowman thanked the city, saying, "Dover has been very kind to me, and I've enjoyed being here and meeting all you people. You've got a good run city."

The proclamation emphasized the need to support Alzheimer's patients, caregivers, medical personnel, and advocacy groups working to combat the disease. Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. According to the Alzheimer's Association, it is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.

The full proclamation can be found here.