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National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2008
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary October 29, 2008

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2008 A Proclamation by the
President of the United States of America

ÿÿWhite House News


During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we recognize the
dignity and courage of the men and women living with Alzheimer's disease.
We also honor the devoted family members and caretakers who bring them love
and comfort, and we underscore our dedication to finding a cure for this
tragic disease.

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that seriously impairs a person's
ability to function normally. Age is the most important known risk factor,
and scientists are studying the role that genetics, education, diet, and
environment might play in the development of this debilitating disease.
Through research supported by the National Institutes of Health and the
Department of Veterans Affairs, we are learning more about the disease and
enhancing the quality of life for those affected. In addition, the
Department of Health and Human Services is improving the delivery of home
and community-based services to people with Alzheimer's.

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is an opportunity to pay
tribute to the courageous individuals facing this disease and remember the
precious lives lost due to Alzheimer's. All Americans appreciate the strong
support and dedication of the families, medical professionals, scientific
researchers, and caregivers who are helping build a society that values the
life and dignity of every person.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2008 as National
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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