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    $100 Million Increase for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Signed into Law

    The FY 2026 spending package, signed into law today, secures a $100 million increase for dementia research and another $41.5 million for public health efforts.
    February 3, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association to Host and Participate in Events Celebrating Black History Month in February

    Events honor Black Americans’ contributions to the fight against Alzheimer’s and raise awareness of the disease’s disproportionate impact on Black communities.
    February 2, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Selects 16 Health Departments and Tribal Organizations for Healthy Brain Initiative Programs

    Through the HBI Road Map Strategist and Champions Programs, awardees will lead community-based strategies to promote brain health and respond to dementia-related needs.
    January 28, 2026
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    Congress Renews Commitment to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research with $100 Million Increase

    The agreement shows that Congress continues to recognize Alzheimer’s as a bipartisan priority and a growing public health crisis, with increased funding at the NIH and CDC. 
    January 20, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Releases White Paper to Help Health Systems Build Strong Dementia Care Programs

    The Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Navigation Roundtable (DCNR) white paper offers guidance and financial modeling for health care organizations.
    January 15, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Marks 20 Years of Public Health Progress on Dementia in New Gerontologist Supplement

    The special issue highlights unprecedented growth in embedding dementia risk reduction, detection and caregiving as core public health functions.
    January 14, 2026
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    Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.

    Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead, Alzheimer’s Association

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    Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer’s Association and President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement

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    Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Operations

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