Awarenesses
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November is dedicated to understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and working to improve the quality of life for those with previously undiagnosed Alzheimer’s. Learn how to recognize signs of this dementia disease and support the exciting new research that is helping to identify and treat or prevent it.
American Diabetes Awareness
November is set aside to bring attention to the disease of diabetes, and to help find ways to prevent or control it for those affected. Diabetes is a disease that affects about 37 million Americans. It occurs when your blood glucose is too high, which can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and has been linked to some forms of cancer.
COPD Awareness Month
It is estimated that over 15 million Americans suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and that several million more are living with it without knowing it. COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it very difficult to breathe, trapping air inside the lungs and causing the narrowing of the air passages, leading to emphysema. This national awareness month recognizes those who are suffering from this disease and those who care for COPD patients and hopes to work toward early diagnosis and treatment to improve the quality of life and health of those afflicted.
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Epilepsy affects more than 2 million people in America. During their lifetime, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure; 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. It can be caused by brain injury or be a family trait, but often the cause is completely unknown. The Epilepsy Foundation hopes to educate and build community action to help those living with epilepsy with their challenges.
Holidays and Observances
Daylight Savings Time begins for all U.S. areas that observe it on November 6 at 2:00 A.M. local time. Fire officials recommend you use the time change as a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11. Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the day hostilities ended in World War I, it is dedicated to honoring those men and women who served and have been discharged from the armed services. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U.S. on the 4th Thursday of November, and this year that falls on November 24. It celebrates the previous year's blessings and marks the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season. It’s usually the busiest travel time of the year. Fun Days
National Men Make Dinner Day is the first Thursday in November. This year it falls on November 3, which also happens to be National Sandwich Day. Dinner may not be so exciting this year.
November 13 is International Tongue Twister Day. Think they theorized this totally tough thing together? November 18 is Apple Cider Day. Celebrate the taste of autumn with some freshly pressed ripe apples, or perhaps with a touch of fermented apple cider! November 26 is National Cake Day. Be sure to finish your pumpkin pie in time to enjoy a slice of this celebration.
Historical EventsNovember 1, 1512: Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, Italy were first exhibited November 3, 1913: The USA introduced the first permanent income tax November 8, 1731: The first US library was opened November 8, 1789: Bourbon whiskey was first distilled from corn November 9, 1872: The Great Boston Fire of 1872 burned about 65 acres of downtown Boston, consuming 776 buildings and much of the financial district November 11, 1926: U.S. Route 66 was established November 19, 1620: The Mayflower reached Cape Cod November 22, 1954: The Humane Society of the United States was formed November 30, 3340 BC: The earliest known notation of an eclipse was recorded in what is now Ireland | 
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