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    Alzheimer’s Association Announces New Brain Health Roundtable

    The Roundtable is a cross‑sector coalition working to elevate brain health as a national public health priority and accelerate the adoption of evidence-based strategies to reduce dementia risk.
     
    March 17, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Looks Ahead to a New Era: Early Detection and Prevention of Cognitive Decline

    The Alzheimer’s Association is leading a pivotal shift in early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with a focus on identifying risk of cognitive decline, quick and accurate diagnosis, and earlier intervention.
    March 12, 2026
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    Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Dementia Workforce

    The AADAPT Act aims to improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias and deliver high-quality, person-centered care in urban and rural communities.
    March 11, 2026

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