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    Year in Review

    Year in Review

    We are pleased to present our 2025 Year in Review, showcasing the important progress we’ve made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease over the last year right here in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
      We are proud to present our 2025 Year in Review, highlighting the significant progress we’ve made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia over the past year. Together, our dedicated volunteers, board members, community partners, public policy advocates and staff have provided invaluable support for the nearly 162,000 individuals living with this disease in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

    Researchers continue to make progress in the areas of prevention and diagnostics, with many new advances in the pipeline. In May, the FDA approved the first blood test to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which we hope will make it easier for more individuals to receive an accurate diagnosis earlier. We continue to fuel critical progress in dementia science, investing in promising research that is tackling the disease from multiple angles – including over $23.7 million in active funding awarded to local researchers.

    Over the past year, we have served more than 30,000 individuals who have accessed our breadth of education programs and support groups, both in person and online, and Dementia Care Coordination support, all at no cost to families. We continue to expand the range of programs and services we offer to ensure care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, their families, and healthcare professionals, including a new program offering free continuing education credits to professionals in the field.

    Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this year we raised over $19.6 million to continue funding research and care and support programs in local communities across our two states. Our advocacy efforts resulted in increased federal resources for research and caregiver support, plus additional local funding to expand awareness initiatives and our Dementia Care Coordination program (DCC).

    We continue to grow our diversity and inclusion initiatives, reaching new communities and strengthening our volunteer network. This year, we expanded our outreach to underserved areas, forming new partnerships with community leaders and grassroots organizations, with a focus on the Black, LatinX and Haitian communities.

    None of this would be possible without your unwavering support, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment.