Today Is World Alzheimer's Day: Spread the Word!
September 21st 2009 19:00
Blogging Friends Help Keep Us Informed!
Thanks to my blogging friend, Lillie Ammann, I learned just this morning that today is World Alzheimer's Day. (I can always count on Lillie to post about the less-widely publicized days that are worthy of note. Thanks, Lillie!) To read Lillie's post, follow this link: World Alzheimer's Day: Wear Purple.
Alzheimer's: A Widespread Problem That Hits Close to Home
Over five million people in America alone currently live with Alzheimer's. Many of my Writer's Notes readers know that my mom was one of them until this devastating illness took her life on May 17, 2009. That was an extremely difficult period in my life, which makes this a cause that's close to my heart. That's one reason I want to do all I can to help raise awareness about Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association: A Lifeline to Patients and Their Families
Another reason I feel pulled to publicize World Alzheimer's Day is to draw attention to the Alzheimer's Association and the wonderful job it's doing to help support Alzheimer's patients and their families. I've personally experienced that support, through my own local chapter, and I can't stress strongly enough what a godsend it was to have that lifeline to hang onto as I plunged deeper and deeper into a world I didn't understand and didn't possess the skills to cope with effectively. I didn't even avail myself of all the services the Association offers; yet, I found its support invaluable.
Bloggers: Join the Cause by Spreading the Word
If you have a website or blog—or even if you only have a Facebook or other social media account—and you'd like to help spread the word about Alzheimer's, visit this webpage and choose one of several widgets to display on your site and/or profile. (While the animation doesn't work on Facebook, the logo will still display, though it will only show one side rather than switching back and forth between the front and back.)
If you have a Facebook account, you can also show your support by becoming a fan of the Alzheimer's Association on Facebook.
How You Can Learn More
To learn more about Alzheimer's, visit the Alzheimer's Association's blog or read and/or download a copy of the 2009 World Alzheimer's Report.
Many people are wearing purple today to commemorate the Alzheimer's cause. Whether or not you choose to do that, you can still get the word out about Alzheimer's!
Thanks for reading!
Jeanne
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Comment by Lillie Ammann
And thanks for acknowledging my post.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
It certainly is important to those of us who've dealt with Alzheimer's personally--as you and I both have. Once again, I'm indebted to you for informing me (and others) of this day commemorating those who have fought the valiant fight. Thanks to you, I was able to post about the topic both here and on Facebook.
Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!
Jeanne