Tell President Obama millions of families are counting on him to fulfill the potential of the National Alzheimer's Project Act when he releases his upcoming Budget Request to Congress.

NEWS UPDATE: February 7, 2012
The Obama Administration today announced new efforts to fight Alzheimer’s disease, including immediately making an additional $50 million available for cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research. In addition, the administration announced that its Fiscal Year 2013 budget will boost funding for Alzheimer’s research by $80 million. Today’s announcement also includes an additional $26 million in caregiver support, provider education, public awareness and improvements in data infrastructure. Read more here.

EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY & NEWS

Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum
April 23 - 25 in Washington, DC. Register today!

From the Chapter President & CEO
Read Susan Kudla Finn's February message

War declared on Alzheimer's
WUSA 9 News Now's Mike Hydeck interviews Chapter CEO Susan Finn

Obama implementing plan for effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025
WJLA ABC7's Greta Kreuz interviews Chapter CEO Susan Finn and advocate Holly Walker

U.S. launches national war on Alzheimer's
Read the Jan. 17 article in USA Today

NBC4 interviews Chapter VP of Programs and Services
Watch Doreen Gentzler's interview with Dr. Victoria Crenshaw

Professional Training Opportunities
Enhance your dementia-specific skills

TrialMatch
Connecting researchers & participants for clinical trials

CHAPTER SPECIAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY FRIENDRAISERS

Washington Monuments Luncheon
Tuesday, May 8. Sponsorships and tickets now available!

Walk to End Alzheimer's
Registration for our 2012 Walks is now open. Sign up today!

Southern Maryland Inspiring Caregivers Awards
Nominate an outstanding caregiver in Calvert, Charles, Prince George's or St. Mary's County today!

SingStrong a capella festival
Real life "GLEE" fights Alzheimer's! March 23 - 25 in Reston VA. Tickets on sale now!