National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2007

Proclamation 8200 of October 31, 2007

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month,
2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is an
opportunity to honor and support those living with
Alzheimer's disease. During this month, we also seek to
express our gratitude to the family members and
caretakers who love and comfort those afflicted, and we
renew our commitment to finding a cure to this
devastating disease.

The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is
age. Scientists are studying how other factors such as
family history, nutrition, environment, and education,
also affect an individual's risk for Alzheimer's
disease. The National Institutes of Health and the
Department of Veterans Affairs continue to conduct
research to better prevent, detect, and treat
Alzheimer's disease and provide information and support
to caretakers and families.

During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we
recognize the millions of Americans affected by this
tragic disease and honor those who have lost their
lives to Alzheimer's. Americans are grateful for the
resolve and dedication of medical professionals,
scientific researchers, family members, and caregivers
who give their time and talents and help provide hope
to many.

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 2007 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
thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord
two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.