Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 7
To Appropriate A Total Of $15,000 from the Reserve For Appropriation To Royal Adult Day Services
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson
Phone Number: 404-371-2899
PURPOSE:
To appropriate District 7 reserves in the amount of $15,000 to Royal Adult Day Services to provide therapy services and programming to DeKalb County senior citizens living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
NEED/IMPACT:
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over six million people aged 65 and older in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 10,000 are living with the disease in DeKalb County. Research shows that feelings of isolation have serious health consequences, including anxiety, stress, decreased mental wellness, and physical problems. The funds will be used to provide therapy services and programming with a focus on memory stimulation and engagement for senior citizens living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in DeKalb County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is an allocation of $15,000 from the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.