November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Alzheimer's needs to be considered serious and all of us probably know of someone that it has touched. That is why I believe that an excellent holiday gift would be to make a donation to help find a cure for Alzheimer's. A web site has been set up to help educate each of us about this disease and to give us a way to contribute to help in the fight against it.


This is why there is a National Memory Screening Day which is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to promote early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention.

AFA carries out this event in collaboration with organizations and healthcare professionals across the U.S.—bringing them together for care. Participating sites offer free confidential memory screenings, as well as follow up resources and educational materials to those concerned about memory loss. Together, we hope to improve quality of life.

National Memory Screening Day is an annual event is to be held this November 13th and I would like to encourage all readers of this blog to realize the importance of memory screening for early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses.

I would like to also encourage readers to locate a memory screening location in their area for their loved ones during the month of November.

I would like to encourage everyone to spread the word about the "successful aging tips" found on the Alzheimer's Foundation of America website.

Please not also that while seeking a cure to Alzheimer's is important, ensuring quality care for those who suffer from the disease must not be overlooked. That is why a holiday gift contribution to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a great idea.