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119-sres-910119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month".

Sponsored By: Senator Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

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Summary

Designate October 2026 as Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. The resolution would promote awareness and understanding, advocate for people living with Lewy body dementia and their caregivers, and encourage more research, earlier and accurate diagnosis, and training for health care providers and emergency personnel. It notes Lewy body dementia affects about 1.4 million Americans, is the second most common degenerative dementia, and is the most expensive form of dementia. The text also lists symptoms such as cognitive decline, movement difficulties, visual hallucinations, fluctuations in alertness, REM sleep behavior disorder, and autonomic dysfunction.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

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