In recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making ® quilt will be on display at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) in Golden.

The Memories of Birds quilt was created from paintings by Alzheimer's artists who participate in the Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making ® art program. Watercolors are painted in programs throughout the state and juried by professional artists for the annual art auctions held in Denver, Loveland, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Paintings of birds were selected from this year's Denver art auction and then transferred onto fabric squares. These were then pieced with vibrant fabrics and volunteers embellished each one using bits of lace, antique buttons, embroidery and even feathers. Each square reflects the unique style of 11 different volunteers who contributed 255 hours of their time. "Judging Owl" is the origional water color created by Jean May and embellished by Golden resident, Janet Spaulding. "Red Bird" was embellished by Golden resident Jean Decker. The quilt was assembled and completed by volunteers with Firehouse Quilts.

At this year's Denver Memories in the Making art auction, Drs. Michael Wasserman and Don Murphy of Senior Care of Colorado successfully bid on the quilt which has been on display in their offices all summer. It is on loan this month to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden.

The quilt will be on display at RMQM beginning Tuesday, November 4. The museum is open Mon-Sat from 10 am - 4 pm and is located at 1111 Washington Avenue in downtown Golden. Admission is free for museum members, $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $3.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free. For directions go to www.rmqm.org

If you have been touched by Alzheimer's or are a caregiver to someone with the disease, there is help. For more information and resources, visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900.

About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the more than 65,000 Coloradoans with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers. Through its statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer's Association offers education, counseling, support groups, Medic Alert ® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return ® and a 24-hour Helpline, at no cost to families, and funds advancements in research to prevent, treat and eventually conquer this disease. The Alzheimer's Association advocates for those living with Alzheimer's and their families on related legislative issues, and with health and long-term care providers. For information call the Alzheimer's Association at 303-813-1669, the Helpline at 800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org/co