[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2012)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 66519-66520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27196]


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                Proclamation 8897 of November 1, 2012

                
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 
                2012

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every day, families across our country confront the 
                tragic realities of Alzheimer's disease--an 
                irreversible, fatal illness that robs men and women of 
                their cherished memories and leads to progressive 
                mental and physical impairments. Millions of 
                individuals suffer from this debilitating ailment, and 
                millions more shoulder profound emotional and financial 
                burdens by serving as caregivers for their loved ones. 
                As the number of older Americans grows in the coming 
                years, Alzheimer's disease will continue to pose 
                serious risks to our well-being--which is why it is 
                essential we join together to address it today. During 
                National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we stand 
                with all those who have known the pain of this 
                devastating illness, extend our support to Americans 
                living with Alzheimer's, and press on toward promising 
                new treatments.

                This May, my Administration released the first National 
                Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. The Plan lays out 
                a bold vision for Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, 
                calling for a comprehensive, collaborative approach 
                that engages partners throughout the public, private, 
                and non-profit sectors. As part of this effort, we have 
                made historic investments in research and clinical 
                trials that bring us closer to unlocking tomorrow's 
                therapies. Through www.Alzheimers.gov, we are working 
                to empower people living with Alzheimer's, their 
                caregivers, and all Americans with information and 
                resources about the disease. We are also providing 
                training to health care providers to help them 
                recognize the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease 
                and care for those who suffer from it. And to help 
                ensure Americans living with Alzheimer's can access the 
                care they need, we have worked to strengthen Medicare 
                and expand choices for health insurance.

                In homes and care facilities across our country, 
                Alzheimer's disease continues to take a heartbreaking 
                toll on millions of lives. As we honor the memory of 
                those we have lost and lend our strength to those who 
                face this ailment today, let us strive toward a 
                brighter future.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim November 2012 as 
                National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call 
                upon the people of the United States to learn more 
                about Alzheimer's disease and to offer their support to 
                the individuals living with this disease and to their 
                caregivers.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                first day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2012-27196
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