affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
This Dementia Awareness Week, 14-20 May, Alzheimerâs Society is asking everyone across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to unite against dementia. Dementia is set to be the 21st century's biggest killer. But awareness and understanding remains low and many families are facing it alone.