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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 longterm 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 Constitution 

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 


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