Dear Colleague:

We would appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to organizations

which may be interested in applying for a Caregiving Legacy Award. The deadline for applying for the 2011 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards has been extended to Friday, September 16, 2011.  Applications are online at www.caregiver.org.

Organized by the National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance and sponsored by the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, the Innovation Awards will recognize excellence in Alzheimer's disease care and caregiver support in three categories:  Creative Expression, Diverse & Multicultural Communities, and Policy & Advocacy.  The amount of each award is $20,000.00.  If you have any questions, please contact us at: awards@caregiver.org.

Thank you for your help!