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National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2004 by the President of the
United States of America a Proclamation
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 4, 2004

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2004 by the President of the
United States of America a Proclamation




Today, it is estimated that over 4 million Americans suffer from
Alzheimer's disease. A progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain,
Alzheimer's robs individuals of their memory and their mental and physical
functions, leading to increasing dependence on others for care. Factors
such as age and family history can contribute to the risk of developing
this disease. While no cure exists yet, researchers are learning more about
this disease and how to enhance the quality of life for those with
Alzheimer's.

President Reagan believed in the courage and capacity of the American
people to overcome any obstacle, and my Administration remains committed to
funding medical research programs to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease
and improving care for Alzheimer's patients and increasing support for
their families. The National Institutes of Health plans to spend $680
million in Alzheimer's research in 2004 and an estimated $699 million in
2005, a 33 percent increase from 2001. The National Institutes of Health,
along with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is testing drugs for
prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This year, the National
Institute on Aging launched the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging
Initiative, an innovative partnership with the private sector that is using
the latest technologies to observe changes in the brains of individuals who
are affected by Alzheimer's. This project is researching ways to enhance
early diagnosis and further the development of treatments. In addition, the
Administration on Aging is working with States to improve home and
community-based services for people with dementia and their families.

As we observe National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we recognize
our citizens who are living with this disease and extend our gratitude to
those who provide vital care and support. We also specially recognize the
public and private scientists, researchers, nurses, and health care
providers who are dedicated to finding new and better ways to help patients
and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Their efforts bring
comfort to many and offer hope for the future.

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 2004 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 fourth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twenty-ninth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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