Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Stamp Now Available - Stamp Reinforces Importance of Alzheimer’s Education

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 13, 2007 – The United States Postal Service will release a new Alzheimer Awareness Stamp on October 17th. The 42-cent commemorative stamp will be available at all USPS locations and was created to illuminate the escalating Alzheimer epidemic. It is also intended to heighten the public’s awareness about the disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, currently there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and in Iowa alone, there are currently 67,000 living with the disease. This number is expected to grow to 77,000 Iowans by 2010.

With an aging baby boomer population, this degenerative brain disease will continue to touch more and more lives. More funding for research and more supportive services will continue to touch more and more lives. More funding for research and more supportive services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease begins with greater overall public awareness and this stamp is a tremendous step in that education effort.

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association, visit ww.alz.org/eci or cal 1.800.272.3900. For more information on the Alzheimer Awareness 42-cent commemorative stamp, visit shop.usps.com, click on Stamps and then on 42-Cent First-Class.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.