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Orange County Board proclaims September as Dementia Awareness Month
Summary
Supervisor Nicholson read and the board adopted a proclamation declaring September as Dementia Awareness Month in Orange County, recognizing local agencies for dementia-friendly services and inviting residents to participate in awareness activities.
Supervisor Nicholson read a proclamation declaring September as Dementia Awareness Month in Orange County and recognized the collaborative efforts of multiple local agencies and organizations. The proclamation states in part, "Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the month of September as dementia awareness month in Orange County." The proclamation was signed by Mark Johnson, chairman, and attested by Glenda B. Paul, clerk to the board.
The text lists participating agencies and organizations that the board acknowledged for their work on dementia-friendly services: the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orange County Social Services, Aging Together, Loadlink, the Rotary Club of Orange, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and the towns of Orange and Gordonsville. Nicholson and other board members praised the cooperative work across agencies and asked those present to join for a photo to mark the proclamation.
Board members described dementia services and business-training efforts as expanding in the community and emphasized support for caregivers and affected residents. One board member thanked the organizers and students who participated in related initiatives and said the proclamation highlights ongoing local efforts.
The proclamation is a formal county recognition; no regulatory action or funding decision was made at the meeting. The board invited residents to participate in related activities and noted that local agencies will continue to coordinate services and training.
