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February 10, 2010

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Alzheimer’s Association statement on negative Phase III trial results for latrepirdine (Dimebon)

Alz News 03-03-10 | Alzheimer's Association

March 2, 2010

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Alzheimer's Association honors SSA commissioner Astrue with Humanitarian Award

Alzheimer’s Association honors SSA commissioner Astrue with Humanitarian Award | Alzheimer's Association

March 7, 2010

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New report says African-Americans and Hispanics more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than Whites

Alz News 03-09-2010 | Alzheimer's Association

March 8, 2010

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Needs of Alzheimer population addressed in healthcare reform legislation

Alzheimer News 03/22/10 | Alzheimer's Association

March 21, 2010

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Alzheimer's Association named one of America's best nonprofits to work for

Alzheimer news 4/1/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

March 31, 2010

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David Hyde Pierce honored with special Tony Award

David Hyde Pierce honored with special Tony Award | Alzheimer's Association

April 20, 2010

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Association statement on NIH state-of-the-science report on preventing Alzheimer's and cognitive decline

Alzheimer News 4/28/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

April 27, 2010

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Report: Alzheimer's disease to cost United States $20 trillion over next 40 years

Alzheimer News 5/19/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

May 18, 2010

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Jan's Story spotlights younger-onset Alzheimer's

Jan's Story spotlights younger-onset Alzheimer's | Alzheimer's Association

June 20, 2010

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Statement on the passing of Dr. Robert Butler, former Alzheimer's Association national board member

Alzheimer News 7/9/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

July 8, 2010

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Alzheimer's Association statement regarding biomarkers article in Archives of Neurology

Alzheimer News 8/11/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

August 10, 2010

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Alzheimer's Association statement on semagacestat trial

August 17, 2010 | Alzheimer's Association

August 16, 2010

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Maria's March to raise Alzheimer awareness

Maria's March to raise Alzheimer awareness | Alzheimer's Association

August 19, 2010

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The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Takes on Alzheimer's

Alzheimer News 8/24/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

August 23, 2010

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New report reveals global cost of Alzheimer’s and related dementias is more than $600 billionU.S. Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures

Report: Worldwide costs of dementia set to soar | Alzheimer's Association

September 20, 2010

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MetLife Foundation Thanksgiving program to benefit Alzheimer's

Alzheimer News - 11/22/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

November 21, 2010

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Alzheimer News 12/2/2010

Alzheimer News 12/2/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

December 1, 2010

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President Obama signs landmark legislation laying the foundation for a national Alzheimer strategy

Alzheimer News 01/04/11 | Alzheimer's Association

January 3, 2011

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Alzheimer's Association statement on the passing of Sargent Shriver

Alzheimer News 1/18/11 | Alzheimer's Association

January 17, 2011

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Alzheimer's Association statement on florbetapir PET amyloid imaging

Alzheimer's Association statement on florbetapir PET amyloid imaging | Alzheimer's Association

January 20, 2011

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New Generation Alzheimer's report calls Alzheimer's defining disease of the baby boomers

Alzheimer News 1/27/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

January 26, 2011

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First international collaboration on Alzheimer's disease genetics launched

First international collaboration on Alzheimer’s disease genetics launched | Alzheimer's Association

January 31, 2011

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Legislation introduced to improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and strengthen care planning

Alzheimer’s News 4/7/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

April 6, 2011

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New Department of Defense program to fund Alzheimer's research

Alzheimer’s News 4/15/11 | Alzheimer's Association

April 14, 2011

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NARFE raises $9 million for the Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's News 4/18/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

April 17, 2011

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New diagnostic criteria and guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease published for first time in 27 years

Alzheimer's News 04/19/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

April 18, 2011

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Alzheimer's Association statement on Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act

Alzheimer’s Association statement on Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act | Alzheimer's Association

May 12, 2011

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Alzheimer's Association president and CEO named to Alzheimer's advisory council

Alzheimer's News 8/23/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

August 22, 2011

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World Alzheimer Report confirms interventions for people with mild dementia beneficial

Alzheimer's News 9/14/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

September 13, 2011

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U.N. high-level meeting recognizes global Alzheimer's burden

Alzheimer's News 9/19/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

September 18, 2011

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Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services holds first meeting

Alzheimer's News 09/27/11 | Alzheimer's Association

September 26, 2011

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Report captures insights on challenges a national Alzheimer’s plan must address

Alzheimer’s News 11/8/2011 | Alzheimer's Association

November 7, 2011

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Alzheimer’s Association statement on draft framework of National Alzheimer’s Plan

Alzheimer's News 01/09/12 | Alzheimer's Association

January 8, 2012

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Advisory Council discusses significant recommendations for National Alzheimer's Plan

Alzheimer's News 01/18/12 | Alzheimer's Association

January 17, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association commends Obama administration for dedication of new resources to Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's News 2/7/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

February 6, 2012

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Health and Human Services releases National Alzheimer's Plan draft

Health and Human Services releases National Alzheimer's Plan draft | Alzheimer's Association

February 21, 2012

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Alzheimer's advisory council discusses initial draft of National Alzheimer's Plan

Alzheimer's News 3/15/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

March 14, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association awards largest-ever research grant to the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network (DIAN)

Alzheimer's News 3/20/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

March 19, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association statement on FDA approval of florbetapir (Amyvid)

Alzheimer's News 4/6/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

April 5, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association commends recognition of Alzheimer's and dementia as global health threat

Alzheimer's News 4/11/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

April 10, 2012

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Alzheimer's Advisory Council approves its recommendations for National Alzheimer's Plan

Alzheimer's News 4/17/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

April 16, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association applauds the creation of the first-ever National Alzheimer's Plan

News 5/15/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

May 14, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association lauds enactment of the Food and Drug Administration Bill

Alzheimer's News 7/10/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

July 9, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association commends committee passage of Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program

Alzheimer's News 8/1/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

July 31, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association statement on solanezumab Phase 3 results

Alzheimer's News 8/24/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

August 23, 2012

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Alzheimer's Association® applauds House passage of missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program

Alzheimer's News 9/12/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

September 11, 2012

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World Alzheimer Report reveals negative perceptions about people with dementia

Alzheimer's News 9/21/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

September 20, 2012

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Settlement ensures people with Alzheimer's access to rehabilitative services

Alzheimer's News 10/23/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

October 22, 2012

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Scientist exchange program hopes to advance Alzheimer's disease research

Alzheimer's News 10/25/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

October 24, 2012

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First guidelines published for brain amyloid imaging in Alzheimer's

First guidelines published for brain amyloid imaging in Alzheimer’s | Alzheimer's Association

January 27, 2013

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Panel requires additional data about brain amyloid imaging for Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's News 1/30/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

January 29, 2013

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President Obama includes Alzheimer's in State of the Union

Alzheimer's News 2/13/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

February 12, 2013

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Alzheimer's Association CEO represents Alzheimer's community at appropriations subcommittee hearing

Alzheimer's News 3/14/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

March 13, 2013

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New Alzheimer's Association report reveals 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementiaHuman and Financial Toll of Alzheimer's 2013 Health and Long-Term Care Services Breakdown Special Focus on the Long-Distance Caregiving Experience

Alzheimer's News 3/19/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

March 18, 2013

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Alzheimer's Association applauds White House brain mapping initiative

Alzheimer's News 4/2/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

April 1, 2013

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Alzheimer's Association applauds Obama administration for dedication of new resources to Alzheimer's epidemic

Alzheimer's News 4/10/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

April 9, 2013

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Legislation reintroduced to improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and strengthen care planning

Alzheimer's News 4/11/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

April 10, 2013

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Alzheimer's Advisory Council evaluates progress implementing National Alzheimer's Plan

Alzheimer's News 4/30/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

April 29, 2013

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HHS releases 2013 update to the National Alzheimer's Plan

HHS releases 2013 update to the National Alzheimer's Plan | Alzheimer's Association

June 13, 2013

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Association to continue to advocate for coverage of diagnostic tool

Alzheimer's News 7/5/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

July 4, 2013

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Alzheimer's Association applauds inclusion of $104 million for Alzheimer's disease in Senate funding bill

Alzheimer's News 7/11/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

July 10, 2013

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Alzheimer's Association statement on screening for cognitive impairment in older adults

Alzheimer's News, 10/21/2013 | Alzheimer's Association

October 20, 2013

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Record $122 million increase proposed for Alzheimer's disease in funding bill

Alzheimer's News 1/14/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

January 13, 2014

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Record $122 million increase for Alzheimer's disease passed by Congress, sent to president

January 16, 2014 | Alzheimer's Association

January 15, 2014

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Record $122 million increase for Alzheimer's disease passed by Congress, sent to president

Alzheimer's News 1/16/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

January 15, 2014

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Record $122 million increase for Alzheimer's disease signed into law by President Obama

Alzheimer's News 1/17/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

January 16, 2014

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Record $122 million increase for Alzheimer's disease signed into law by President Obama

Alzheimer's News 1/17/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

January 16, 2014

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Groups unite to cross lines between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Alzheimer's News 2/5/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

February 4, 2014

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Seth Rogen, Dennis Moore testify at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing

Alzheimer's News 2/26/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

February 25, 2014

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Alzheimer's Association awards largest-ever research grant to expand A4 Alzheimer's prevention trial

Alzheimer's News 3/5/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

March 4, 2014

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Women in their 60s twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over the rest of their lives as they are breast cancer

Alzheimer's News 3/19/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

March 18, 2014

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Alzheimer's Association applauds the introduction of the Alzheimer's Accountability Act

Alzheimer's News 4/2/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

April 1, 2014

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Inaugural Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month initiates a global conversation about dementia

Alzheimer's News, 6/2/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

June 1, 2014

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Alzheimer's Association applauds inclusion of additional $100 million for Alzheimer's disease in senate funding bill

Alzheimer's News, 6/10/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

June 9, 2014

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Nearly 60 percent of people worldwide incorrectly believe that Alzheimer's disease is a typical part of aging

Alzheimer's News, 6/19/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

June 18, 2014

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Efforts of Alzheimer's Association advocates incorporated in funding bill

Alzheimer’s News, 12/9/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

December 8, 2014

Press Releases

Alzheimer’s Association advocates celebrate Alzheimer’s legislative victory with an eye to the president’s 2016 budget

Alzheimer’s News, 12/17/2014 | Alzheimer's Association

December 16, 2014

External News

Julianne Moore and her upcoming movie role about Alzheimer's

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

January 13, 2015

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Golden Globe winner Julianne Moore talks about "Still Alice," Alzheimer's disease

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

January 13, 2015

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Scientists look to heart disease and stroke-related disorders for clues to preventing and treating Alzheimer's

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

January 13, 2015

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Early Alzheimer's in parent exacts heavy toll on young adult children

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

January 28, 2015

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President's budget acknowledges Alzheimer's disease as unchecked threat but does not meet urgent funding needs

Alzheimer's News, 2/2/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

February 1, 2015

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The discovery of Alzheimer's disease treatment by 2025 will save the U.S. $220 billion within first five years

Alzheimer's News, 2/5/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

February 4, 2015

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Leading research funders build on global initiative with new nearly $2 million commitment to study commonalities of neurodegenerative disease

Alzheimer's News, 3/5/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

March 4, 2015

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New Alzheimer’s Association report finds less than half of people with Alzheimer’s disease say they were told the diagnosis

Alzheimer's News, 3/24/15 | Alzheimer's Association

March 23, 2015

External News

Many with Alzheimer's never get the diagnosis

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

March 23, 2015

Press Releases

New research summary: Lifestyle changes help reduce risk of cognitive decline

Alzheimer’s News, 6/1/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

May 31, 2015

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Americans believe they have the power to reduce their risk of cognitive decline but don't know how to make it happen

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

June 14, 2015

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Americans believe they have the power to reduce their risk of cognitive decline but don’t know how to make it happen

2015 | Alzheimer's Association

June 14, 2015

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House shows exemplary leadership in addressing the Alzheimer’s crisis with an increase of $300 million for research

Alzheimer’s News, 6/16/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

June 15, 2015

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House shows bipartisan support of historic prioritization of Alzheimer’s disease with an increase of $300 million for research

Alzheimer’s News, 6/17/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

June 16, 2015

External News

Survey: Science-backed habits reduce dementia risk, but many Americans are misinformed

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

June 17, 2015

Press Releases

Senate makes bipartisan call for landmark 60 percent increase in Alzheimer's research funding

Alzheimer's News, 6/23/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

June 22, 2015

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House answers Alzheimer's Association advocates' call for a $300 million increase

Alzheimer's News, 6/24/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

June 23, 2015

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Senate makes history with 60% increase to Alzheimer's research funding

Senate makes history with 60% increase to Alzheimer's research funding | Alzheimer's Association

June 24, 2015

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Alzheimer's Association applauds 21st Century CURES call for medical innovation for public health threats like Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's News, 7/10/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

July 9, 2015

Press Releases

White House Conference on Aging held during rapidly growing momentum in fight to end Alzheimer’s

White House Conference on Aging builds on momentum in fight to end Alzheimer’s | Alzheimer's Association

July 13, 2015

Press Releases

First Alzheimer's professional judgment budget reflects urgency in addressing this triple threat

Alzheimer's news, 7/27/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

July 26, 2015

External News

Sandy's story: Fighting Alzheimer's

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

October 22, 2015

External News

Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network trial completes participant enrollment for two drugs in a phase II/III study of amyloid therapies

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

December 7, 2015

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association call to congressional leaders answered with historic commitment to fund critical research

Alzheimer’s News, 12/16/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

December 15, 2015

Press Releases

Historic Alzheimer’s funding increase signed into law, answering Alzheimer’s Association call for action

Alzheimer’s News, 12/18/2015 | Alzheimer's Association

December 17, 2015

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association mourns death of former first lady and Alzheimer's disease champion

Alzheimer's Association mourns death of former first lady and Alzheimer's disease champion | Alzheimer's Association

March 5, 2016

External News

Big financial costs are part of Alzheimer's toll on families

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

March 30, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association awards $4.3 million to accelerate the launch of new drug treatment arms in landmark prevention trial

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

April 22, 2016

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The Alzheimer’s Association responds to news that film under development would depict President Ronald Reagan's dementia as a comedic device.

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

April 28, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer's research funding on path for additional $400 million increase

Alzheimer's News, 6/6/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

June 5, 2016

Press Releases

Senate makes monumental commitment to care and support

Senate makes monumental commitment to care and support | Alzheimer's Association

June 6, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association celebrates extraordinary week

Alzheimer's News, 6/9/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

June 8, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association mourns death of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt

Alzheimer's news, 6/28/16 | Alzheimer's Association

June 27, 2016

Press Releases

House hears the call of Alzheimer’s Association advocates, proposes critical research funding increase

Alzheimer’s news, 7/6/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

July 5, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer’s Association celebrates milestone for care and support services announced by CMS

Alzheimer’s news, 7/12/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

July 11, 2016

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Alzheimer’s Association advocate shares personal experience and urges Congress to increase support for caregivers

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

July 12, 2016

Press Releases

Alzheimer’s research funding receives bipartisan support in House

Alzheimer’s news, 7/14/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

July 13, 2016

Press Releases

Sigma Kappa supports Alzheimer's Association with $1 million gift

Alzheimer's news, 7/20/2016 | Alzheimer's Association

July 19, 2016

External News

Alzheimer's disease falls more heavily on women than on men

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

January 2, 2017

Press Releases

Congress delivers historic Alzheimer’s research funding increase for second consecutive year

Alzheimer's news, 5/01/2017 | Alzheimer's Association

April 30, 2017

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Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement lead the way to $400 million federal research increase

Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement lead the way to $400 million federal research increase | Alzheimer's Association

May 3, 2017

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Philanthropists Step Up With $109 Million For Alzheimer's Research

May 30, 2017

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New Alzheimer’s Association survey reveals dramatic impact of Alzheimer’s disease on familiesAlzheimer’s Association survey

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

May 31, 2017

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House Appropriations Subcommittee proposes additional substantial increase in Alzheimer's research funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

July 11, 2017

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Alzheimer's research funding receives continued strong bipartisan support in House

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

July 18, 2017

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Alzheimer's Association mourns death of country music legend Glen Campbell

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

August 7, 2017

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Alzheimer's Association mourns death of legendary football coach and Alzheimer's advocate Frank Broyles

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

August 14, 2017

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Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee advances increase to Alzheimer's research funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

September 5, 2017

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Senate Appropriations Committee renews commitment to Alzheimer's research funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

September 6, 2017

Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement statement on the Graham-Cassidy Amendment

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

September 19, 2017

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Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

November 7, 2017

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Alzheimer's Association Honors Sens. Collins (R-Maine) and Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) with 2018 Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) Humanitarian Award

June 18, 2018

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First Practice Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias for Primary and Specialty Care

July 22, 2018