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Middle-Age Obesity Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia

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Gdavis Productions and Alzheimer's Association Bring "Unforgettable" to Los Angeles

Production aims to reduce Alzheimer’s disease stigma, educate and entertain underserved communities

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Dr. Joanne Pike Assumes Role of Alzheimer’s Association Chief Executive Officer

Public health veteran and Association president signals continued focus on scientific progress and access for treatments for all who will benefit

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Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes U.S. FDA Approval of Lecanemab

Association Renews Urgent Call for CMS to Cover FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatments

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Alzheimer’s Association Statement on FDA Complete Response Letter for Donanemab

The FDA determined that additional data is required to reach a decision on accelerated approval of donanemab.

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2nd Annual Black Men’s Brain Health Conference Examines Black Men’s Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Other Brain Disorders

Leading researchers and community leaders convene in Tempe, Ariz. on February 8-9

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Alzheimer’s Association Statement About Compassion & Choices

As a patient advocacy group and evidence-based organization, the Alzheimer’s Association stands behind people living with Alzheimer’s.

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Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association Announces New Deputy Editor

Lisa Barnes, Ph.D. is the new deputy editor of Alzheimer's & Dementia, the Alzheimer's Association's journal.

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Critical Legislation to Renew National Commitment to Fighting Alzheimer’s Reintroduced in Congress

The Alzheimer’s Association and AIM are proud to support the reintroduction of the NAPA Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability & Investment Act.

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Experts Reframe “Clinical Meaningfulness” in Alzheimer's

An expert work group has developed an improved definition of clinical meaningfulness in Alzheimer's.

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The Alzheimer’s Association and MATTER Select Neurotrack as Winner of Pitch Competition

The Alzheimer’s Association and MATTER selected the winner and runners up in the competition to develop new tools for early assessment of Alzheimer's.

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The Alzheimer's Association and Part the Cloud Honored for Best Health Fundraising Event in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards

Part the Cloud, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, was announced today as Best Health Fundraising Event in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.

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Alzheimer’s Association and Erb Family Foundation Establish Prestigious Clinical Research Science Fellowship

The Alzheimer’s Association appreciates the generosity of the Erb Family Foundation and its ongoing commitment to advance Alzheimer’s and dementia research

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CMS Continues to Block People Living With Alzheimer's From Access to Safe and Effective FDA-Approved Treatments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has refused to change its coverage of FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments, despite significant new evidence.

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Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Dementia Care Reintroduced in Senate

Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act

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Landmark U.S. Pointer Study Completes Recruitment of 2,000+ Participants, Including 30% from Underrepresented Communities

Leaders of the U.S. POINTER Study announced a historic milestone: recruiting for the clinical trial has been successfully completed.

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Alzheimer's Association Statement on Topline Results of the A4 Trial of Solanezumab

The Alzheimer’s Association is disappointed by the topline results from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s (A4) Study of solanezumab.

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Association Applauds Coverage for Veterans Living with Alzheimer’s, Calls on CMS to Take VHA’s Lead

We appreciate the agency’s thoughtful approach to making this decision.

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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Finds Patient-Physician Communication About Cognitive Concerns Needs Improvement as New Treatments Become Available

The 2023 Facts and Figures report examines patients' and doctors' reluctance to address memory concerns, which hinders diagnosis and access to new treatments.

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House Reintroduces Critical Legislation to Improve Dementia Care

Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act introduced in U.S. House

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Alzheimer's Association Honors Sens. Collins & Klobuchar with the 2023 AIM Humanitarian Award

The senators were each named the 2023 AIM Humanitarian of the Year at the National Alzheimer’s Dinner, during the AIM Advocacy Forum.

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Wayne Brady: Moments of Light

Comedian Discusses the Power of Laughter as a Caregiver

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Snack Attack

Ultraprocessed Foods May Speed Cognitive Decline

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Pet Power

Animal Therapy Helps People Navigate Dementia

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Special Exhibitions

Museum Programs Inspire Those Facing Alzheimer’s

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Rita Hayworth: A Bombshell Diagnosis

Actress' Struggle with Alzheimer’s Put the Disease in the Spotlight

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Racism and Memory

Studies Show Discrimination May Cause Cognitive Decline

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Broad Bipartisan Support for Access to FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatments on Full Display During Senate Budget Hearings

Alzheimer’s Association advocates flood Senate budget hearings to push HHS secretary to cover Alzheimer’s treatments.

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The Ad Council and Alzheimer’s Association Promote Importance of Early Detection of Alzheimer’s in Touching New Campaign Featuring NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney

New PSAs from the Ad Council, Alzheimer’s Association and NASCAR encourage families to talk about seeing a doctor together at the first signs of dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Advocates Turn House Budget Hearings Purple, Building Bipartisan Momentum for Access to FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatments

The Alzheimer’s Association and bipartisan advocates urged the HHS secretary to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments in this week's House budget hearings.

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