    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 8591--OCT. 29, 2010

    Proclamation 8591 of October 29, 2010
    National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2010
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Alzheimer's disease tragically robs individuals of their memories and
    leads to progressive mental and physical impairments. This eventually
    fatal disease represents a serious and growing threat to the health of
    our Nation, impacting millions of Americans and their families. During
    National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we recommit to improving
    its detection and treatment, finding a cure, and standing with all whose
    lives are affected by this terrible disease.
    As we continue our fight against Alzheimer's disease, we must seek new
    ways to prevent, delay, and treat this disease. Through the American
    Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we are boosting funding for promising
    research on risk factors, on improving diagnostic tools and therapies,
    and in identifying new preventive measures.
    This year's landmark Affordable Care Act also makes important progress
    for those living with Alzheimer's disease, as well as their loved ones
    and caretakers. This legislation establishes the Cures Acceleration
    Network, which will advance cutting-edge research, aid in the
    development of highly needed cures, and reduce barriers between
    laboratory discoveries and clinical trials for debilitating and life-
    threatening conditions like Alzheimer's disease. The Affordable Care Act
    seeks to improve care by training nursing home workers who care for
    residents with dementia and establishes the Community Living Assistance
    Services and Supports (CLASS) Program, a new national long-term care
    insurance option. This legislation also provides Medicare beneficiaries
    with free annual wellness visits to increase the likelihood of early
    cognitive impairment detection, allowing patients and families to better
    plan for care needs. And by 2014, Americans living with Alzheimer's
    disease and other pre-existing conditions will not have to worry about
    having their insurance coverage discontinued or denied.
    The human cost of Alzheimer's disease is staggering. We can--and must--
    come together to address this growing health challenge. Caring for a
    person with Alzheimer's disease is a full-time, non-stop job, and this
    month, we also honor the compassionate caregivers and medical
    professionals who provide endless comfort and attention to those facing
    Alzheimer's disease. Until we find more effective treatments and a cure,
    we must continue to support both Alzheimer's disease research and the
    caregivers and victims of this devastating disease.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con-

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    stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November
    2010 as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the
    people of the United States to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and
    what they can do to support their families, friends, and neighbors who
    care for those with the disease.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day
    of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    fifth.
    BARACK OBAMA