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Statement on Ronald Reagan Movie

The idea that a film depicting President Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s, or anyone with dementia, as a comedic device is offensive. The Alzheimer’s Association will rally against anyone who marginalizes the devastating and deadly impact of Alzheimer’s. It’s time to stop this forever.
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The Alzheimer’s Association is appalled that a film under development would depict President Ronald Reagan's dementia as a comedic device.
– Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association awards $4.3 million to accelerate the launch of new drug treatment arms in landmark prevention trial
– Alzheimer's Association
Big financial costs are part of Alzheimer's toll on families
– NPR
Some caring for people with Alzheimer's make "startling" sacrifices
– CBS News
Caregivers of people with dementia face financial hardships
– The Associated Press
Alzheimer's caregivers give up food, medication, education, report says
– CNN
Alzheimer's Association mourns death of former first lady and Alzheimer's disease champion
– Alzheimer's Association
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Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.