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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STILLWATER AREA ACT ON ALZHEIMER'S
WHEREAS, Stillwater is a compassionate and collaborative community; and
WHEREAS, Stillwater is aging. 13% of Stillwater residents -approximately 2,428 people-are over
the age of 65 according to the 2013 estimate, US Census Bureau; and
WHEREAS,as the population continues to age,the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease
and related dementias will greatly increase. Approximately one in nine people over 65 and one-third
of people over 85 have Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, estimates are that more than 1,000 residents of the Stillwater Area live with Alzheimer's
or another form of dementia. 70% of people with dementia live at home and need support from
families and community members; and
WHEREAS,these residents' families, friends; and other supporters are also deeply affected. They
provide care and assistance, usually willingly out of love and devotion,but often at great personal cost
to their own health and well-being; and
WHEREAS,ACT on Alzheimer's is a volunteer-driven collaboration bringing Minnesotans together to
create supportive environments for everyone touched by Alzheimer's disease and prepare Minnesota
for its impacts.A team of residents, community organizations, health care providers,businesses,
government and others is working together to make the Stillwater Area dementia-friendly; and
WHEREAS, a dementia-friendly community is one that is informed,safe and respectful of people with
dementia and their caregivers,supporting them in having a good quality of life; and
WHEREAS, more than 200 community members have been involved in assessing the needs of the
Stillwater Area and selecting priorities for action.
WHEREAS, the community is driven to improve the experience of people living with dementia and
their families in the Stillwater Area and has assembled committed partners to make this a reality.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of Stillwater supports the Stillwater Area
ACT on Alzheimer's initiative and encourages all residents to take action to make this a truly
dementia-friendly community.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 7th day of A. , 2015.
e I 'oz owski, Mayor
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Diane F.Ward, City Clerk