Alzheimer’s and Caregiver’s Month (both recognized in November) have come to an end, but not the disease nor the need for caregiving.  Caregivers need something to sustain them as they go through the coming months.
I came across an interesting post at Nurture Your Own, The ABC’s of Caregiving, an acrostic poem written as a wrap-up for National Caregiver’s Month.
The author explains: I had compiled our own journey over the last 2 years, more from a caregiver’s view point and arranged in an Acrostic Form to end the Caregiver’s Month 2007. Many who went through the same journey may be able to identify the …read more

  Throughout the month of November various activities have highlighted it as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. 
President George W. Bush, of the United States of America, issued a Proclamation concerning this disease and recognizing this month. 
He began with:
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.
As researchers seek to find causes and cures for this disease, let …read more

President George W. Bush has proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to renew our resolve to fight this disease. It’s also a time to remember our loved ones and others who have this disease.  For me, as I mentioned in the previous post, November always brings my mom to mind because this was the month of her birthday and wedding anniversary.
In his proclamation, President Bush calls upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
To read the complete proclamation, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/10/20061030-20.html
You’ll also find more information about this proclamation at the Alzheimer’s Daily News (http://alznews.org ) …read more