Eisai Inc., in coordination with the Alzheimer's Association, calls on individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers across America to nominate local pharmacists for the 2010 C.A.R.E. (Commitment to Alzheimer's. Recognition of Excellence.) Pharmacy Award. This award recognizes the vital role that pharmacists play in helping the estimated 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and their almost 11 million caregivers.
“Alzheimer's is a disease that affects both patients and their caregivers, and Eisai's commitment to the patient and caregiver communities is unwavering”
Now in its tenth year, the C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award reflects Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission, which regards patients and their families as the most important participants in the health care process. The C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award is one way for people with the disease and caregivers to acknowledge the efforts of community pharmacists and their impact on the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's disease.
"Alzheimer's is a disease that affects both patients and their caregivers, and Eisai's commitment to the patient and caregiver communities is unwavering," said Lonnel Coats, President and COO, Eisai Inc. "As part of that commitment, we are proud to be working with the Alzheimer's Association to honor the extraordinary contributions of pharmacists who are making a difference in the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's disease. The C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award allows us to acknowledge the integral role that community pharmacists play in each patient's treatment and to showcase best practices in caregiving."
In addition to being recognized, the winning pharmacist's local Alzheimer's Association chapter will receive a $2,500 donation for its vital support programs. Another $2,500 donation will be provided to the Alzheimer's Association chapter located in the region from which the most nominations are submitted.
How to Nominate a Pharmacist
Alzheimer's patients and caregivers can nominate pharmacists through July 31, 2010 by visiting www.carepharmacyaward.com. To be eligible, nominees must be licensed pharmacists involved in activities within the last year that have helped people with Alzheimer's disease, and these activities must have had a positive effect on patients and/or their families. A full description of the award and nomination criteria can be found at www.carepharmacyaward.com.
The winning pharmacist will be selected in August from the nominee pool by a panel of three judges. One judge is a director at the Alzheimer's Association's national office. The other two judges are past winners of this award. Each is dedicated to improving the care of people with Alzheimer's disease through education, advocacy and caregiver support programs.
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