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Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), the National Commemorative Candle Lighting offers individuals touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to unite from coast to coast in spirit at multiple services. The John McClure Snook Memory Care Community, a Mercy Medical community, will host its fifth “Candles of Care” on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 6 p.m. and National Memory Screening Day, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the John McClure Snook Memory Care Community, a Mercy Medical community, will host its fifth “Candles of Care”, an annual National Commemorative Candle Lighting on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 6 p.m. and National Memory Screening Day, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ceremony will feature a candle lighting, sharing of fond memories and a reading of names in memory and recognition. The public is invited to attend and to submit a loved one’s name who has the disease or has passed away from the disease.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), the National Commemorative Candle Lighting offers individuals touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to unite from coast to coast in spirit at multiple services held on this day. AFA initiated the candle lighting in an effort to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses and to highlight the availability of community resources. The ceremony is open to the public and will feature a prayer service, special music, candle lighting and refreshments.

National Memory Screening Day provides a free, confidential memory screening as a first step toward early detection. Educational information will be available as well as an opportunity to enroll in Project Lifesaver of Mobile and Baldwin County. Project Lifesaver is the nation’s most effective way of locating wandering individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, autism, and other dementias.

The John McClure Snook Memory Care Community, Mercy Medical’s state-of-the-art, memory care community provides respite, adult day and residential programs for persons suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. The programs are structured and offer memory focused activities in a safe and caring environment. For additional information or reservations, please call 251.625.2555 or visit www.MercyMedical.com/Snook. To submit a name to be recognized during the candle lighting, you can e-mail the name to stephaniep@mercymedical.com or call 251-625-2555.