Prizes for Innovative Caregiver Programs in: Policy & Advocacy, Diverse Communities, and Creative Expression

Nonprofit organizations, government agencies and universities are invited to apply for the 2009 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards. The deadline to apply is August 14, 2009, 5:00 pm PT.

With generous support from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, three awards of $20,000 each will be given to organizations to recognize unique programs that address the needs of Alzheimer's caregivers. One award will be granted in each of these categories:

• Diverse/Multicultural Communities
• Creative Expression
• Policy and Advocacy

Family Caregiver Alliance is overseeing this national awards program. To see the details about the awards and access the online application please visit http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=2188