HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Proclamation 2016-06-15TOWN OF TIBURON PROCLAMATION
In support of Alzheimer's Association
Honoring June 2016 as
National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
WHEREAS, today there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, a figure that
is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by mid-century if we don't develop a cure or an effective
treatment; and
WHEREAS, there are currently more than 588,000 people with Alzheimer's living in the state of
California, with 5,600 of these in Marin County, with an additional 16,800 caregivers in Marin County
who are looking after a loved one with Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS, the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is advancing age; and in Marin
County persons over 60 comprise 25% of the total population, making Marin County the one of the
oldest in the Bay Area. One in nine persons over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's, with that number
increasing to one in three for those over 85; and
WHEREAS, more than 20% of Tiburon residents are over the age of 65 and that number is
projected to grow steadily, putting residents at increasing risk for Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias; and
WHEREAS, researchers are making progress in developing ways to accurately diagnose and treat
Alzheimer's disease, and we need to accelerate the pace of that research if we are going to have a
disease -altering treatment in the next 15 years; and
WHEREAS, the Alzheimer's Association is marking June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness
Month and June 20th as "The Longest Day', a sunrise to sunset event symbolizing the challenging
journey shared by those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tiburon Town Council Hereby proclaims its
support of June 2016 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month and urges every resident to take time
to visit www.actionalz.org and learn more about Alzheimer's and become part of the effort to combat
this disease.
ERIN TOLLINI, MAYOR
Town of Tiburon
ATTEST:
Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk
TOWN OF TIBURON
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Town Council Meeting
June 15, 2016
Agenda Item: CC r5
STAFF REPORT
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Mayor and Members of the Town Council
Office of the Town Manager
Pro 91'amatipn in support of June 2016 as National Alzheimer's and Brain
A'areixtss Month
BACKGROUND
Mayor Tollini was recently contacted by Tiburon resident Randy Greenberg requesting that the Town
Council adopt a proclamation honoring June as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Ms.
Greenberg is a longtime Tiburon resident and volunteer who currently serves on the North Bay public
policy committee of the Alzheimer's Association. She notes that many Tiburon residents are affected by
Alzheimer's — directly and indirectly — and an increasing number will be affected in the future.
According to Greenberg, Alzheimer's is the only cause of death among the top ten in the United States for
which there is no treatment and no cure. Other facts about the disease: Alzheimer's is the 5th leading
cause of death in those 65 and older in the United States; one in 9 older Americans is afflicted with the
disease; and one in every five Medicare dollars is spent on someone with Alzheimer's.
Ms. Greenberg says the goal of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through
the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the
risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The proclamation is an effort to further that goal.
In addition to adopting the proclamation and presenting it at the June 15 meeting, Greenberg has requested
that the Council allow a member of the Alzheimer's Association to make a brief statement. This request is
being made to all Marin cities, as well as the Marin County Board of Supervisors, which has agendized
this item for its June 7 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council:
1) Hear a brief presentation by a representative of the National Alzheimer's Association; and
2) Adopt the proclamation in support of June 2016 as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Exhibit: Draft Proclamation
Prepared By: Diane Crane Iacopi, Town Clerk