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House Recognizes and Responds to Care Needs for People Living With Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s

The Key Provisions of the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act included in House Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA)

Needs of Alzheimer population addressed in healthcare reform legislation

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

House and Senate Negotiators Reach Agreement on Older Americans Act Reauthorization

Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act of 2019 Introduced in Congress

Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Endorse Legislation to Provide Support for Individuals and Families

Alzheimer's Guidelines for Primary Care Announced

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As a Caregiver, I've Learned to Take Care of Myself Too

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Subdued Lighting in Care Homes Causes Insomnia in Alzheimer's Patients, Claims Study

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5 Common Challenges Care-Givers Face, and How to Handle Them

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My Husband, My Alzheimer’s Care Partner, and My Greatest Advocate

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Alzheimer's Association Launches Comprehensive Dementia Care Practice Recommendations

Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Dementia Care Provider Roundtable

Ultrasound Jiggles Open Brain Barrier, a Step to Better Care

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Technology's Evolving and Expanding Role in Dementia Care, Prevention and Alleviating Burden

C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award winner announced

C.A.R.E. Pharmacy Award winner announced | Alzheimer's Association

Association statement on strengthening the long-term care workforce

Association statement on strengthening the long-term care workforce | Alzheimer's Association

Needs of Escalating Alzheimer Population Addressed in Finance Committee Health Care Reform Proposal

Alzheimer news 10/13/09 | Alzheimer's Association

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Receives Bipartisan Congressional Support

Legislation ensuring aging population has access to palliative and hospice care passes House

Alzheimer's Association Launches Pilot Program to Connect Dementia Care Experts With Assisted-Living Communities

ECHO Model to Emphasize High-Quality, Person-Centered Care in Long-Term, Community-Based Care Settings

House of Representatives Passes Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA)

Bipartisan Legislation Would Ensure Adequate, Well-Trained Palliative Care Workforce to Address Nation’s Caregiving Needs

Alzheimer’s Association Receives $1.34 Million NIH Grant to Enhance Psychosocial Research for Dementia Care

5-Year Grant Aimed at Identifying Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Care, Support for Individuals With Dementia, Their Care Partners

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Advances in House of Representatives

Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Access to Quality Hospice Care

Alzheimer’s Association, AIM Endorses Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Alzheimer’s Association Launches New Health Systems Initiative

Effort Seeks to Help Health Systems Improve Health Outcomes

The Alzheimer’s Association and Eisai Inc. honor Richmond pharmacist for outstanding service to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer News 10/28/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

House Committee Passes Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Bipartisan Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's Act Introduced in Senate, House

Legislation to Educate Clinicians on Care Planning Services Available Through Medicare

Alzheimer's Association statement on care coordination

May 13, 2009 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer’s Association Recognizes Top Private Funders of Research

BAN2401 Phase 2 Data Released at AAIC 2018

Why Alzheimer's May Be Tougher to Spot in Women

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What Being a Woman Means for Your Dementia Risk

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Schützen Schwangerschaften Vor Demenz?

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How Common Is Dementia Among LGBT Seniors?

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Alzheimer's Tests May Miss Women, Overdiagnose Men

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A Gut—and Liver—Check to Get a Bead on Alzheimer’s

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Hopes Rise Again for Drug to Slow Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Association Leader on Funding, Priorities, Advocacy

In the News | The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Patients With Rare Form of Alzheimer’s Participate in Study

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Alzheimer’s Inside the Brain

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A Day in the Life With Mild Cognitive Impairment

In the News | Everyday Health

Harry Johns Is in Search of Dementia Cures

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Personal Stories from Dementia Patients

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Blood Tests Show Promise in Detecting Alzheimer’s

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The Role of Infectious Agents in Alzheimer's Disease

Statement From Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer

Anxiety Complicates Life for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

In the News | Washington Post

How to Ensure Good Nutrition When Eating Is An Issue

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Alzheimer's Association, AARP Join Forces to Connect More Families With Local Dementia Care, Support Resources

Senate Makes Monumental Commitment to Care, Support

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association Celebrates Milestone for Care, Support Services Announced by CMS

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on Sen. Kennedy's death

Alzheimer's Association statement on Sen. Kennedy's death | Alzheimer's Association

Association statement on impact of nursing shortage

Alzheimer News 2/24/09 | Alzheimer's Association

New Alzheimer's Association Report Shows Significant Disconnect Between Seniors, Physicians When It Comes to Cognitive Assessment

Report Provides Latest Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Incidence, Mortality and Costs of Care Data

Alzheimer's Association launches interactive Caregiver Stress Check

Alzheimer’s Association launches interactive Caregiver Stress Check | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association lauds passage Of Braley Amendment

Alzheimer News 7/31/09 | Alzheimer's Association

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

Global Brain Health Leader Awards for Dementia Prevention, Care and Support Announced

New Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People With Dementia

5 Ways Alzheimer’s Disease Has Changed How I Celebrate the Holidays

In the News | Everyday Health

'Z' Drugs Significantly Boost Fracture Risk in Dementia Patients

In the News | Medscape

Trial of New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promising Results

In the News | The Washington Post

Study: Lowering Blood Pressure Helps Prevent Mental Decline

In the News | The Associated Press

Researchers Find Alzheimer's Threat Never Diminishes: Average Survival Confirmed 6 Years

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New Blood Pressure Targets Could Cut Dementia Risk

In the News | The Telegraph

New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Big Promise in Early Trial Results

In the News | The New York Times

More Than Senior Moments: Better Dementia Detection Is Urged

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Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Stave Off Dementia

In the News | Bloomberg

Lowering Blood Pressure Cut Risk of Memory Decline: U.S. Study

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Life Is Short No Matter Your Dementia Age

In the News | HealthDay

New Alzheimer's Drug May Slow Decline, Researchers Report

In the News | NBC News

Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Stirs Hope After Early Trials

In the News | CNN

Aggressive Blood Pressure Treatment Reduces Cognitive Risk, Study Says

In the News | The Wall Street Journal

Get the Family Alzheimer's Conversation Started: The Earlier, the Better

In the News | Everyday Health

Caregivers Share Advice for Keeping Loved Ones Active

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Pushing Past the Stigma: Spinal Taps for Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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Women's Alzheimer's Test Needed as Superior Verbal Skills Mask Onset of Disease

In the News | The Telegraph

Women Bear Alzheimer's Burden; Researchers Trying to Discover Why

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Virtual Reality May Help High School, Medical Students Experience Life With Dementia Firsthand

Synthetic Marijuana, Brighter Lights Could Improve Lives of People With Dementia, New Research Shows

In the News | The Washington Post

Study Shows Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Combined Risk of MCI, Dementia

Pregnancy, Reproductive History May Impact Dementia Risk Plus, Move to Re-Think Impact of Hormone Therapy on Cognition

How Pregnancy, Childbirth May Protect Some Women From Developing Dementia

In the News | Los Angeles Times

Hormone Levels Likely Influence Woman's Risk of Alzheimer's, but Exactly How?

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First Dementia Prevalence Data in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Older Adults

Advances Along Gut-Liver-Brain Axis in Alzheimer’s Disease: Why Diet May Be So Impactful

AAIC 2018 Features First Clinical Trial to Show Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment Reduces New Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia (Combined Endpoint)

A Healthier Heart May Mean a Healthier Mind, New Study Shows

In the News | The Washington Post

NIH Researcher Honored for Publication of 'Most Impactful Study in Last 2 Years' at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2018

Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People

In the News | The New York Times

African-Americans Face Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Than Whites

In the News | USA Today

9 Subtle Behavioral Changes in Your Aging Parents That Could Be a Health Red Flag

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Why It’s Important to Say Something If a Relative Exhibits Signs of Alzheimer’s

In the News | The Washington Post

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and What to Do When You Notice Them

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Why Alzheimer's Treatment Hopes Endure Despite High-Profile Drug Failures

In the News | Investor’s Business Daily

How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice and Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's at the Same Time

In the News | Parade

What My Dad With Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Is Teaching Me

In the News | Everyday Health

Today's Summer Solstice Marks the Longest Day of the Year — Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Lifestyle Interventions Provide Maximum Memory Benefit When Combined, May Offset Elevated Alzheimer's Risk Due to Genetics, Pollution

Vision and Hearing Loss May Raise Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

Increased Risk of Subjective Cognitive Decline in the LGBT Community

Plus, First Clinical Intervention for LGBT People With Alzheimer’s and Caregivers

LGBT People More Likely Than Counterparts to Report Memory Problems, Survey Finds

In the News | STAT

Your Lifestyle Can Lower Your Dementia Risk, Even If You Have High Genetic Risk, Study Says

In the News | CNN

Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped? Five Lifestyle Behaviors Are Key, New Research Suggests

In the News | NBC News

Surprising Differences Found in How Sleep Medications Increase Dementia Risk for Some, Protect Others

Plus, Two Treatment Trials Tackle Sleep Problems in People With Dementia

Advances in the Global Search for Blood Markers for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Persons With Alzheimer's Disease More Likely to Experience Recurring Epileptic Seizures

Clinicians Should Monitor and Treat Seizures in Persons With Dementia

Alzheimer's Risk, Progression, Resilience Differs by Sex

Plus, Participation in Labor Force Plays Strong Role in Late-Life Cognitive Health in Women

Women With Paying Jobs See Slower Memory Loss Later in Life, Study Says

In the News | CNN

Clinical Trial Results at AAIC 2019 Focus on New Ideas and New Targets

Includes First Report of 18-Month Results From Phase 2/3 Trial of Inhaled Insulin in MCI and Alzheimer’s

Researchers Explore Why Women's Alzheimer's Risk Is Higher Than Men's

In the News | NPR

Andy Chabot Of Blackberry Farm Joins Movement To End Alzheimer’s Disease

In the News | Forbes

Dr. Oz Reveals His Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease

In the News | AARP

Star Chef Hugh Acheson Talks About Fighting Alzheimer’s And The Power Of Comfort Food

In the News | Uproxx

No Shame and No Hiding My Husband’s Alzheimer’s: One Caregiver’s Love Story

In the News | Everyday Health

Want to Help End Alzheimer’s? Enroll in a Clinical Trial

In the News | Future of Personal Health

Actress Judy Greer Advocates for Alzheimer’s Research to Honor Her Grandfather

In the News | Future of Personal Health

Actress Katie Stevens Wants More for Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Families

In the News | Future of Personal Health

6 Signs a Caregiver May Be Burned Out and 7 Ways to Help

In the News | Healthline

Parkinson’s Drug May Help Ease Delusions for People with Alzheimer’s

In the News | Healthline

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

360 Degrees of Love and Care

The Alzheimer's Association is proud to win 2008 Caregiver Friendly Award

Alzheimer News 4/11/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

New Alzheimer’s Association Survey Reveals Dramatic Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Families

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association Advocate Shares Personal Experience, Urges Congress to Increase Support for Caregivers

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Mother of Virginia Senator Mark Warner dies

Alz News 01-25-2010 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Disease International conference to be held March 25-28

Alzheimer News 3/17/09 | Alzheimer's Association

Advisory Council discusses significant recommendations for National Alzheimer's Plan

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

State policymakers urged to prepare for Alzheimer epidemic

December 4, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Settlement ensures people with Alzheimer's access to rehabilitative services

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

New Alzheimer's Association Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer's Prevalence, Deaths, Cost of Care

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

New Report Identifies Unique Challenges for LGBT Community Facing Alzheimer’s, Other Dementias

Alzheimer’s Association, SAGE Issue Brief Identifies Barriers to Care, Recommendations for Improving Care for LGBT Elders

Alzheimer's Association response to president’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal

Alzheimer News 2/4/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Julianne Moore and her upcoming movie role about Alzheimer's

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Many with Alzheimer's never get the diagnosis

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Sandy's story: Fighting Alzheimer's

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

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

Raise Family Caregivers Act Signed Into Law

New National Strategy for Recruitment, Participation in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Takes Shape

Pfizer Had Clues Its Blockbuster Drug Could Prevent Alzheimer’s. Why Didn’t It Tell the World?

In the News | The Washington Post

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Says Her Mother’s Battle With Alzheimer’s Disease Taught Her to Say 'Yes' to Life

In the News | Parade

AAIC 2019 Highlights New Research Showing Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Environmental and Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

International Conference Also Included Expert Discussion on Role of Infectious Agents in Alzheimer’s Disease, and Advances Toward a Blood Test

Alzheimer’s Association statement on the passing of John J. O’Connor III

Alzheimer News 11/11/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Health and Human Services releases National Alzheimer's Plan draft

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

Charlton Heston 1924-2008

Alzheimer News 4/7/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Newt Gingrich talks about Alzheimer's Study Group

Alzheimer News 3/6/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Big Financial Costs a Part of Alzheimer's Toll on Families

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Statement on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Impact Movement Statement on Graham-Cassidy Amendment

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

Response to release of Alzheimer’s Study Group report

Alzheimer’s Study Group Report | Alzheimer's Association

Sen. Warner joins Alzheimer task force as co-chair

Alzheimer News 3/11/09 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

Alzheimer's Association statement on Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act

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

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

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

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

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

10 million U.S. baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer News 3/18/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

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

Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Harden Testifies Before Senate About Personal Experience as Alzheimer's Caregiver

Alzheimer’s Association and CVS Health Join Forces in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

3-Year Corporate Partnership to Raise $10 Million to Support Alzheimer’s Association Mission; Campaign to Help Connect Caregivers to Resources, Support Services

Alzheimer's Research Receives Largest-Ever Funding Boost in 2019 Budget

Congress Answers Call of Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement: Historic Funding Increase Signed Into Law

Federal Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Funding Signed Into Law

Annual National Institutes of Health Funding for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Reaches $2.8 Billion Annually

New report says Alzheimer’s disease and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older  Related News

Alzheimer News 3/24/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

HHS releases 2013 update to the National Alzheimer's Plan

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

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

Alzheimer’s Research Funding at NIH Gets Important Boost in House Labor-HHS Appropriations Budget

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Historic Alzheimer's Research Funding Increase at NIH

Alzheimer’s Association Statement on Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Announcement of Dementia Diagnosis

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Bravely Announced Diagnosis of Dementia, Possibly Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association Celebrates Extraordinary Week

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

$425 Million Increase in Alzheimer's Research Funding Passes U.S. Senate

Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Request Approved by Full Senate

U.S. House Passes $425 Million Increase for Alzheimer's Research Funding

Boost in Funding Requested by Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement

Training fellowship awarded to Alzheimer researcher

Alzheimer News 4/16/09 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

Maria's March to raise Alzheimer awareness

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

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

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

Stigma cited as top concern for people living with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer News 08/26/08 | Alzheimer's Association

National Alzheimer’s Project Act

Alzheimer News 8/5/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Social Security Administration hosts younger-onset hearing

Alzheimer News 7/27/09 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

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

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

World Alzheimer Report confirms interventions for people with mild dementia beneficial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer's Association applauds White House brain mapping initiative

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seth Rogen, Dennis Moore testify at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing

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

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Alzheimer's Association Statement on Amgen, Novartis and Banner Decision to Stop BACE1 Inhibitor Arm of Generation Program Trials for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Alzheimer’s Association Statement Biogen Report of Phase 3 Aducanumab Data at CTAD 2019

Attributable to Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D. Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer.

DIAN-TU Phase 3 Clinical Trials, Topline Results

Neither gantenerumab or solanezumab met its primary outcome, which was a slowing of cognitive decline as measured by multiple tests of thinking and memory.

Alzheimer advocate competes for Miss America crown

Alzheimer News 1/24/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

“Away from Her” earns two Oscar nods

January 22, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Julie Christie wins Golden Globe for "Away From Her"

Alzheimer News 1/14/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Two dozen new celebrities join the Alzheimer’s Association Champion awareness campaignBecome an Alzheimer’s Champion: Alzheimer’s: An escalating epidemic Hope on the horizon

Alzheimer News 4/21/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Where do your representatives and senators stand on healthcare issues?

Alzheimer News 3/4/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Red carpet worthy: Seth Rogen wears Alzheimer awareness pin to the Oscars®

Alzheimer News 2/23/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Tune in Sept. 15 on PBS: "Living with Alzheimer's"

Alzheimer News 9/11/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

David Hyde Pierce honored with special Tony Award

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

Jan's Story spotlights younger-onset Alzheimer's

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

First guidelines published for brain amyloid imaging in Alzheimer's

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

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

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

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

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

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

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

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

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

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

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Senate Takes BOLD Steps in Fight Against Alzheimer's

Senate Passes BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act

U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Alzheimer's Public Health Legislation

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) for Alzheimer’s Act Expected to Be Signed Into Law

Senate Appropriations Committee Renews Commitment to Alzheimer's Research Funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Disease Falls More Heavily on Women Than on Men

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes Additional Substantial Increase in Alzheimer's Research Funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Research Funding Receives Continued Strong Bipartisan Support in House

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association Mourns Death of Country Music Legend Glen Campbell

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association Responds to News Film Under Development Would Depict President Reagan's Dementia as Comedic Device

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association Awards $4.3 Million to Accelerate Launch of New Drug Treatment Arms in Landmark Prevention Trial

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association Statement Regarding Washington Post Article on Pfizer/Amgen Enbrel Decision in Alzheimer’s

Chief Science Officer: Any Promising Science Should Be Pursued or Shared With Research Community

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association
November 2019 Journal Digest

These articles and the rest of the November issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association are available online.

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Alzheimer News 10/17/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Association to continue to advocate for coverage of diagnostic tool

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

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

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

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

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

$401 Million Alzheimer's Research Funding Increase Passes House Appropriations Committee

Senate Answers Call of Alzheimer's Advocates, Proposes Significant Research Funding Increase

Alzheimer's Public Health Legislation Receives Bipartisan Support in Committee

Senate HELP Committee Advances Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) for Alzheimer’s Act

Congress Takes BOLD Step in Fight to Address Alzheimer's

Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) for Alzheimer’s Act Signed Into Law

Congress Prioritizes Alzheimer's, Dementia Research Funding in 2018 Budget

Alzheimer's Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Release Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map

Third Edition of HBI Road Map Outlines Opportunities for State, Local Governments to Address Alzheimer’s Crisis

Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Renews Its Strong Commitment In Fight To End Alzheimer's

Congressional Leaders Agree on $350 Million Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Funding Increase

Bipartisan Congressional leaders have announced a $350 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding.

Major Alzheimer's, Dementia Research Funding Increase Signed Into Law

Alzheimer’s Association and African Methodist Episcopal Church Announce New Partnership to Increase Access to Alzheimer’s Information and Resources

Husband seeks votes for Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters project

Husband seeks votes for Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters project | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on the annual Medicare Trustees Report

Alzheimer News 5/13/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on the passing of Sargent Shriver

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

New Department of Defense program to fund Alzheimer's research

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer’s disease supersedes diabetes as sixth leading cause of death in the United States

Alzheimer News 6/12/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association Statement on Silver AlertThe Alzheimer's Association MedicAlert® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return® Program

Alzheimer News 7/15/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Response to President Obama's address to Congress

Alzheimer News 2/25/09 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer News 12/2/2010

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

Efforts of Alzheimer's Association advocates incorporated in funding bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer’s Association Funds 2-Year Extension of SPRINT MIND Study

SPRINT MIND 2.0 to Clarify Role of Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering in Reducing Dementia Risk

A Healthy Brain Starts With a Healthy Heart

SPRINT MIND Study Shows Promising Findings on Dementia Risk Reduction

Biogen to Submit Aducanumab Results in Early Alzheimer’s to FDA

Alzheimer’s Association Encouraged to Learn Biogen Pursuing Regulatory Approval

Alzheimer's Association Doubles Investment to $60 Million for Part the Cloud Grant Program

Bill Gates Funds $10 Million Grant in Match Challenge to Fuel Research and Accelerate Alzheimer’s Treatment

Alzheimer's Association holiday cards showcase work of artists living with the disease

September 17, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association Statement Phase III Results for Tarenflurbil (Flurizan)

Alzheimer News 6/30/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Congress approves $10 billion in scientific research funding

Congress approves $10 billion in scientific research funding | Alzheimer's Association

Panel discusses "Lovely, Still" at AARP conference

Panel discusses 'Lovely, Still' at AARP conference | Alzheimer's Association

"CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" airs "Where America Stands on Alzheimer's" with Dr. Jon LaPook

Alzheimer's News 1/8/2010 | Alzheimer's Association

MetLife Foundation Thanksgiving program to benefit Alzheimer's

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

NARFE raises $9 million for the Alzheimer's Association

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

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

News 5/15/2012 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

President Obama includes Alzheimer's in State of the Union

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

Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Advances Increase to Alzheimer's Research Funding

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association Mourns Death of Legendary Football Coach, Alzheimer's Advocate Frank Broyles

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Alzheimer’s Association Honored as Fundraising Organization of the Year

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Forum Recognizes Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Longest Day Event Success

New statement to medical community demands a dignified diagnosis of dementia

New statement to medical community demands a dignified diagnosis of dementia | Alzheimer's Association

World Alzheimer Report reveals negative perceptions about people with dementia

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

Alzheimer’s Association Applauds AARP’s $60 Million Investment in Dementia Discovery Fund

Kyle Chandler: Alzheimer’s Unscripted

Actor Discusses the Importance of Tough Talks for Families Facing Alzheimer’s

Celebrities vie for “Who Wears Purple Best?” title to raise awareness of new global prevalence on World Alzheimer’s Day

Alzheimer News 9/21/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

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

On International Women’s Day, Alzheimer’s Association and Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Led by Maria Shriver, Bring Disruption, Conversation and New Digital Experience to SXSW

Alzheimer’s Discriminates Against Women: Far More Women Than Men Impacted by Alzheimer’s, Numbers Growing Fast

Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters wins American Express Members Project

October 14, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on a newly published study of Etanercept (Enbrel) for Alzheimer'sThe epidemic of Alzheimer's, and improving therapies and prevention

Alzheimer News 7/21/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Gardening reduces stress for busy caregivers

Alzheimer News 11/3/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association response to introduction of the Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act

Alzheimer News 7/24/09 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on semagacestat trial

August 17, 2010 | Alzheimer's Association

Application processAnswers for those facing early-onset Alzheimer's What is the Compassionate Allowances initiative? What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Why is this important to individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's disease and related dementias?

Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) allowances for early onset / younger onset Alzheimer's – and the

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer's Association statement on solanezumab Phase 3 results

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 16, 2014 | Alzheimer's Association

Time to Talk

Difficult Conversations About Health Shouldn’t Wait; Learn How Others Approached Their Loved Ones

New Alzheimer’s Campaign Encourages Families to Discuss Cognitive Problems Sooner, Enabling Early Diagnosis

Survey: Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Say Talking to Close Family Member About Cognitive Decline Would Be Challenging

Alzheimer's Association continues Champions consumer awareness campaign with new ads

Alzheimer News 03/17/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on release of Medicare Trustee Report

Alzheimer News 3/25/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Founding Association member Katzman dies

Alzheimer News 9/29/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Frontotemporal dementia included in Compassionate Allowances Initiative

October 27, 2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Life in the two-year Medicare wait period

Alzheimer News 11/13/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Senate Special Committee Hearing on Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer News 5/13/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Seniors eligible for $300 tax rebate checks

Alzheimer News 2/15/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Response to introduction of the Medicare two-year wait bill

Alzheimer News 4/7/09 | Alzheimer's Association

Senate confirms new National Institutes of Health Director

Alzheimer News 8/10/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

SSA considers adding Alzheimer's to Compassionate Allowances list

Alzheimer News 7/29/09 | Alzheimer's Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pfizer Stops Internal Discovery, Early Development Research on Alzheimer’s Disease January 2018

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Management Improved by Brain Scans

First Phase of Nationwide Study Demonstrates Clinical Impact of Amyloid PET Imaging

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnership Awards $3 Million in Grants for Promising New Treatments in Alzheimer's, Related Dementias

Alzheimer’s Association, Rainwater Charitable Foundation Join Forces

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

Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Lead Way to $400 Million Federal Research Increase

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Alzheimer’s Association Awards Longeveron $3 Million Grant for Innovative Clinical Trial

Significant Part the Cloud Research Funding to Examine Adult Stem Cells and Neuroinflammation

$47 Million Grant Adds Valuable Brain Imaging Measures to Large Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial of Lifestyle Intervention

The expanded study will be the first large-scale investigation of how lifestyle interventions affect Alzheimer’s and dementia in the brain.

Alzheimer’s Association Zenith Fellows Awards Pursue Novel Treatments and Protection Gene for Alzheimer’s Disease

Grants Support New Approaches to Treatment of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Alzheimer’s Association Funds Expansion of Cognition Study in World’s Longest Running Birth Cohort

The Alzheimer’s Association and University College London (UCL) are partnering to study brain aging and dementia

Researchers Add HIV/AIDS, Diabetes and Organ Transplant Drugs to the Medley of Approaches for Treating Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s Association Part the Cloud Program Takes the Field a Step Closer to Effective Therapy With Five New Grants

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association January 2020 Journal Digest

New survey shows African-Americans are concerned with heart health but unaware of link to brain health

Alzheimer News 2/12/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

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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

Alzheimer’s Association calls on presidential candidates to address looming epidemic At the grassroots level

Alzheimer News 03/18/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

"Diminished Capacity" sheds light on Alzheimer'sGet a sneak peek of the novel's first two chapters Last page of book features Association ad

Alzheimer News 6/10/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Memory Walk goes to Iraq

Alzheimer News 8/29/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association launches new Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters education campaignUpdated warning signs help with early detection New campaign ads 10 signs campaign in the news

Alzheimer News 5/17/2009 | Alzheimer's Association

Association statement on National Silver Alert Act

Association statement on National Silver Alert Act | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association honors SSA commissioner Astrue with Humanitarian Award

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer's Association Mourns Death of Legendary Basketball Coach Pat Summitt

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Sigma Kappa Supports Alzheimer's Association With $1 Million Gift

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House Hears Call of Alzheimer’s Association Advocates, Proposes Critical Research Funding Increase

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Alzheimer's Association Mourns Death of Former First Lady, Alzheimer's Disease Champion

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Prevention on the Horizon?

What Can We Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s? This Question Has Been Asked by Concerned Individuals, Researchers for Years

Biogen, Eisai Stop Phase 3 Trials of Aducanumab in Alzheimer’s Disease

Analysis Conducted by Independent Data Monitoring Committee Indicated 2 Phase 3 Trials of Aducanumab Unlikely to Be Successful

Between the Blank Stares

Jay Allen Shares How His Mother’s Fight With Alzheimer’s Inspired His Country Hit

Eisai, Biogen Stop Phase III Trials of Elenbecestat in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

Phase III Studies of Elenbecestat in People With Early Alzheimer's Had Safety Issues, Causing Eisai and Biogen to Discontinue Clinical Trials

Food for Thought

Evidence Shows These Three Healthy Diets Can Benefit the Brain

Around the Table With Joy Bauer

‘Today’ Show Nutrition Expert Shares Holiday Recipe While Reminiscing About Her Grandmother, Who Had Alzheimer’s

New study shows cognitive and social activity in midlife may reduce dementia risk in men

Alzheimer News 9/22/2008 | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association statement on florbetapir PET amyloid imaging

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

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

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

Candace Parker Puts a Full-Court Press on Alzheimer's

Basketball Star Fights Alzheimer’s in Honor of Her Mentor and Coach, the Late Pat Summitt

Natalie Morales: Standing Up and Speaking Out

Journalist Talks About Her Family’s Battle With Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's Disease Redefined: New Research Framework Defines Alzheimer's by Brain Changes, Not Symptoms

First international collaboration on Alzheimer's disease genetics launched

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

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

Scientist exchange program hopes to advance Alzheimer's disease research

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer's Research Funding on Path for Additional $400 Million Increase

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Alzheimer’s Research Funding Receives Bipartisan Support in House

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Congress Delivers Historic Alzheimer’s Research Funding Increase for Second Consecutive Year

In the News | Alzheimer's Association

Dementia Through a Different Lens

Mother, Son Team on a Mission to End the Stigma of Dementia Through Art

Don’t Fall for False Health Claims

You Don't Need to Be a Scientist to Think Like One — Use These Tips to Navigate the Confusing World of Research