Alzheimer's Association applauds the creation of the first-ever National Alzheimer's Plan
The Alzheimer's Association commends the Obama administration for developing the country's first-ever National Alzheimer's Plan released today. The development of the plan is a result of a mandate within the National Alzheimer's Project Act that was passed unanimously through bipartisan congressional support and signed into law by the president last year.
"This is a strong plan that promises important progress when implemented," said Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association. "For all Americans — not just the more than 5 million living with Alzheimer's and their 15 million caregivers today — this plan is an historic achievement."
After the passage and enactment of the National Alzheimer's Project Act, the Alzheimer's Association and its more than 460,000 advocates have made impassioned demands for swift action on Alzheimer's in Washington and in communities nationwide. The Alzheimer's Association's public input campaign included more than 130 input sessions in communities nationwide. Insights gathered from these sessions informed the creation of this plan.
More recently, nearly a quarter million Americans signed an Alzheimer's Association petition urging the development of a strong National Alzheimer's Plan to change the trajectory of this devastating disease.
The Association will continue to support the implementation process and looks forward to continued work with the Department of Health and Human Services to meet the Administration's important goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025.
"The Association thanks our tireless advocates, the administration and Congress and for making today possible. We look forward to building on the momentum created by the National Alzheimer's Plan and working without pause to ensure it is implemented effectively," said Johns.
View the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.