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    Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics Launch Partnership to Expand Brain Health Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    The partnership includes increasing access to brain health education, dementia resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers.  
    September 28, 2026
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    Alzheimer's Association Awarded CDC Grants to Continue Leadership of National Healthy Brain Initiative and Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction

    Five-year awards will advance dementia risk reduction, public health action and support for state, Tribal, local and territorial health departments nationwide.
    September 24, 2026
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    Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $7 Million to Accelerate Visionary Treatment Candidates into Clinical Trials

    To date, Part the Cloud has funded 88 clinical trials of innovative potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia across the globe. 
     
    September 23, 2026

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