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NARFE April
This is an exciting time for the Alzheimer's cause! There are now two FDA-approved treatments that can give people in the earliest stage of the disease more time to live independently, and more potential treatments are in the pipeline. Unfortunately, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has blocked access to these and future FDA-approved anti-amyloid treatments. Every day this decision isn't reversed, 2,000 transition out of treatment eligibility. This unprecedented and unjust decision took center stage in Washington, D.C., last month at the 2023 Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum — the nation's premier Alzheimer's disease advocacy event. Alzheimer's advocates raised their voices for access to treatments that would improve the lives of people living with early Alzheimer's. We are grateful for NARFE member support of the Association's advocacy and research efforts year round. Thank you for your continued partnership in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia!
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Advocates rally for access to Alzheimer's treatments
Nearly 900 passionate Alzheimer's advocates from all 50 states converged on Washington, D.C., March 19-21 for the 2023 Alzheimer's Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. They rallied outside the White House to fight for the reversal of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decision blocking Medicare coverage of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Alzheimer's disease treatments that target amyloid. Learn more.
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Advocates turn Capitol Hill purple, urge action from lawmakers
Hill Day was the culmination of the 2023 Alzheimer's Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Purple-clad advocates met with elected officials to encourage their support for critical legislation and increased federal research funding, in particular urging them to ask CMS to begin covering FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments. Learn more.
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Reducing stress can help Alzheimer's caregivers
Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to care for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, but making sure you are healthy can help you be a better caregiver. Learn more.
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Home safety is important for a person living with Alzheimer's
People living with Alzheimer's or another dementia are at increased risk of injury or harm in certain areas of the home. We have tips on how to take precautions to create a safe environment and help maximize independence. Learn more.
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