February 7, 2012 Alzheimer's Association commends Obama administration for dedication of new resources to Alzheimer'sThe Alzheimer's Association commends the Obama Administration for dedicating new resources in the fight against Alzheimer's in a uniquely challenging fiscal year in advance of the first-ever National Alzheimer's Plan.
January 18, 2012
Advisory Council discusses significant recommendations for National Alzheimer’s Plan
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services met this week in Washington, D.C., for the second time to discuss the goals and strategies of the National Alzheimer’s Plan. The Department of Health and Human Services also outlined its timetable for the plan, with the first blueprint targeted for mid-February and a final plan unveiled in April.
January 9, 2012
Alzheimer's Association®statement on draft framework of National Alzheimer’s Plan
The Alzheimer’s Association believes the Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease released today by the Department of Health and Human Services offers a comprehensive outline of goals and strategies that must be addressed in the nation’s first-ever strategic plan for Alzheimer’s.
December 23, 2011
Alzheimer's Association® successfully advocates on behalf of constituents to secure funding for Alzheimer's research and programs
As the world's leading voluntary health organization advocating for Alzheimer's care, support and research, the Alzheimer's Association is pleased that Congress and President Obama have responded to calls by the Alzheimer's Association on behalf of people with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, health professionals and researchers, to provide federal funding for several programs critical to the Alzheimer's community.
November 8, 2011
Report captures insights on challenges a national Alzheimer's plan must address
The first meeting of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services, which was created by passage of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) signed into law early this year by President Obama, was held today in Washington, D.C. Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Harry Johns is a member of the Advisory Council.
September 27, 2011
Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services holds first meeting
The first meeting of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services, which was created by passage of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) signed into law early this year by President Obama, was held today in Washington, D.C. Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Harry Johns is a member of the Advisory Council.
September 19, 2011
U.N. high-level meeting recognizes global Alzheimer's burden
As world leaders gather for the United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), the Alzheimer's Association is pleased that the NCD Summit 2011 outcomes document specifically recognizes Alzheimer's disease as a major chronic illness that contributes to the global public health burden.
September 14, 2011
World Alzheimer Report confirms interventions for people with mild dementia beneficial
World Alzheimer Report 2011, released by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), shows that there are a variety of beneficial treatments and interventions — including drug and non-drug therapies — for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, even in the early stages of the disease.
August 23, 2011
Advisory council on Alzheimer's research, care and services announced
As part of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA), which was signed into law in January by President Obama, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the members of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services. Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, was among those selected to the Council.
July 12, 2011
Key Alzheimer's Drug Development Stakeholders Join Forces to Establish Clinical Trial Safeguards and Accelerate Discovery
The FDA has adopted safety standards for studies of amyloid-lowering drugs developed by an Alzheimer’s Association Research Roundtable working group.
April 19, 2011
New diagnostic criteria and guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease published
New criteria and guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease have been published — for the first time in 27 years — by three expert workgroups spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
April 18, 2011
NARFE raises $9 million for the Alzheimer's Association
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) has surpassed its goal of raising "$9 Million by NARFE's 90th Birthday 2011" for the Alzheimer's Association. Having surpassed its fundraising goal, NARFE has extended the campaign to "$10 Million in 2012."
April 15, 2011
New Department of Defense program to fund Alzheimer's research
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased that Congress has authorized a $15 million investment to be provided to the Department of Defense's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) to create an Alzheimer's Research Grant Program.
April 7, 2011
Legislation introduced to improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's and strengthen care planning
The Alzheimer's Association applauds the introduction of the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S. 738/H.R. 1386), which seeks to improve detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and provide access to information and support for newly diagnosed individuals and their families.
March 15, 2011
Nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers provide unpaid care valued at more than $200 billion
According to 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, released today by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in the United States. This new report shows that there are far more Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers than previously believed – 37% more than reported last year.
February 1, 2011
First international collaboration on Alzheimer's disease genetics launched
The launch of the International Genomics of Alzheimer's Project (IGAP) — a collaboration formed to discover and map the genes that contribute to Alzheimer's disease — was announced today by a multi-national group of researchers.
January 27, 2011
New Generation Alzheimer's report calls Alzheimer's defining disease of the baby boomers
According to the new Alzheimer's Association report Generation Alzheimer's, it is expected that 10 million baby boomers will either die with or from Alzheimer's, the only one of the top 10 causes of death in America without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.
January 21, 2011
Alzheimer's Association statement on florbetapir PET amyloid imaging
An FDA advisory committee did not recommend approval of florbetapir injection for imaging amyloid plaques, but the committee did vote to recommend approval of florbetapir conditional on development and implementation of a training program on how to accurately and consistently read the PET scans.
January 18, 2011
Alzheimer's Association statement on the passing of Sargent Shriver
The Alzheimer's Association joins the Shriver family and the nation in mourning the passing of Sargent Shriver.
January 4, 2011
President Obama signs landmark legislation laying the foundation for a national Alzheimer strategy
As the leading care, research and advocacy organization for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association applauds President Obama for signing the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) into law.
December 15, 2010
Congress Passes Historic Legislation that Provides Framework for National Alzheimer Strategy
As the leading care, research and advocacy organization for Alzheimer's disease, the Alzheimer's Association® applauds Congress for passage of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (S. 3036, H.R. 4689), a significant step forward in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) provides an essential framework for the development of a national strategic plan.
December 9, 2010
National Alzheimer's Project Act
As the leading care, research and advocacy organization for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association® applauds members of the U.S. Senate for passing the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) (S. 3036).
December 5, 2010
Alzheimer's Association Brings Together Thought Leaders on Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Following the new Annual Wellness Visit for Medicare beneficiaries and its inclusion of mandatory cognitive impairment assessment, the Alzheimer's Association establishes a new Medicare Cognitive Impairment Workgroup comprised of national thought leaders with expertise in the detection of cognitive impairment to build consensus around best practices.
October 14, 2010
The Shriver Report™: A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s
Maria Shriver and the Alzheimer’s Association – the leader in Alzheimer’s care, support and research – today released The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s. This groundbreaking report reveals the epidemic’s effect on women as caregivers, advocates and people living with this disease.
October 6, 2010
New survey shows understanding of Alzheimer's in the Latino community does not correspond with growing concern about the health crisis
According to the Alzheimer's Association "Hispanic Perceptions of Alzheimer's Disease" survey1, which was funded by MetLife Foundation and released today during National Hispanic Heritage Month, 64 percent of survey respondents felt that the Latino community is not very aware or not at all aware of Alzheimer's disease.
Nueva encuesta muestra que el conocimiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer en la comunidad Latina no corresponde con la creciente preocupacion acerca de esta crisis de salud
De acuerdo a la encuesta(1) de la Asociación de Alzheimer, "Percepcións de la enfermedad de Alzheimer por parte de los hispanos", que fue financiada por la Fundación MetLife y divulgada hoy durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el 64% de los encuestados considera que la comunidad latina no está muy consciente, o directamente no está consciente, de la enfermedad de Alzheimer.
September 21, 2010
Report: Worldwide costs of dementia set to soar
The total estimated worldwide costs of dementia are $604 billion in 2010, according to World Alzheimer Report 2010: The Global Economic Impact of Dementia from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI).
August 18, 2010
Lilly Halts Dosing in Phase III Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trial of Semagacestat
The Alzheimer's Association is disappointed to learn of the negative interim results from the Phase III clinical trial of Semagacestat.
August 11, 2010
Alzheimer's Association statement regarding biomarkers article in Archives of Neurology
By clearly indicating that we may be able to detect brain changes related to Alzheimer's before we see outward symptoms of the disease, this article provides support for the current effort to revise the Alzheimer's disease diagnostic criteria that is being driven by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer's Association.
August 3, 2010
Proposed revisions to diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease
Backgrounder / FAQ's for the proposed revisions to diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease.
May 19, 2010
Alzheimer's Disease to cost United States $20 trillion over next 40 years
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association, "Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Imperative" shows that in the absence of disease-modifying treatments, the cumulative costs of care for people with Alzheimer’s from 2010 to 2050 will exceed $20 trillion, in today’s dollars.
April 28, 2010
Association statement on NIH state-of-the-science report on preventing Alzheimer's and cognitive decline
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most critical unaddressed health issues in America. It is critical that we, as a nation, significantly increase investments in Alzheimer research.
March 22, 2010
Needs of Alzheimer population addressed in healthcare reform legislation
The recently passed legislation includes provisions to address the health concerns of a growing Alzheimer population.
March 9, 2010
New report says African-Americans and Hispanics more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than Whites
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s® 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Although whites make up the great majority of the more than five million people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for developing the disease.
March 8, 2010
Alzheimer's Association honors SSA commissioner Astrue with Humanitarian Award
Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Michael Astrue is the recipient of the Alzheimer's Association's 2010 Humanitarian Award, earning praise from President Obama for ensuring people receive disability benefits in a timely way.
March 3, 2010
Statement on negative Phase III trial results for Dimebon
The Alzheimer’s Association is disappointed to learn of the negative results from the Phase III clinical trial of latrepirdine (Dimebon). Nonetheless, the Association remains optimistic about the future prospects for better Alzheimer treatments and prevention strategies.
February 24, 2010
National Alzheimer's Project Act
As the leading voluntary health and advocacy organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, the Alzheimer’s Association commends Senators Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for their recognition of the escalating Alzheimer threat.
October 22, 2009
Alzheimer's Association Launches Comfort Zone™, The First Comprehensive Location Management System Designed for People With Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association Comfort Zone™, powered by Omnilink, is the first comprehensive location management system designed specifically for Alzheimer's, giving people with the disease more freedom and independence in their community while providing their family some peace of mind.
February 11, 2010
Alzheimer’s Association Applauds Social Security Administration for Adding Early-Onset Alzheimer’s To Its Compassionate Allowance Initiative
In its effort to improve and expedite the disability determination process, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will add early-onset Alzheimer’s disease to its Compassionate Allowances Initiative.
October 22, 2009
Alzheimer's Association Launches Comfort Zone™, The First Comprehensive Location Management System Designed for People With Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association Comfort Zone™, powered by Omnilink, is the first comprehensive location management system designed specifically for Alzheimer's, giving people with the disease more freedom and independence in their community while providing their family some peace of mind.
September 21, 2009
Celebrities Vie For “Who Wears Purple Best?” Title To Raise Awareness Of New Global Prevalence On World Alzheimer’s Day
Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, a new report released estimates that 35 million people worldwide – a 10% increase over 2005 – are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, highlighting the urgent need for action and response. Doing their part, eight Alzheimer’s Association celebrity Champions are having a friendly “Who Wears Purple Best?” competition.
July 29, 2009
Social Security Administration Considers Adding Alzheimer’s To Its Compassionate Allowances List
For people under age 65 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, their cognitive impairment can quickly reach a point where they can no longer maintain gainful employment. The Alzheimer’s Association applauds the Social Security Administration (SSA) for holding a hearing today to examine whether these individuals with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias should be included in its Compassionate Allowances Initiative.
March 25, 2009
Response to Release of Alzheimer’s Study Group Report
The Alzheimer's Association commends the independent Alzheimer's Study Group (ASG) on their report released today, “A National Alzheimer’s Strategic Plan: The Report of the Alzheimer’s Study Group”. The report explains the looming national crisis created by Alzheimer’s disease and offers real solutions for the nation.
March 24, 2009
New Report Says Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Triple Healthcare Costs for Americans age 65 and Older
Total healthcare costs are more than three times higher for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias than for other people age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, released today.
March 11, 2009
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) to Co-chair Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased that Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) has agreed to co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease. Warner joins existing co-chairs Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Smith (R-N.J.). Warner will contribute his own significant knowledge of Alzheimer issues to the Task Force’s commendable work in advancing Alzheimer research and awareness.
February 25, 2009
Response to President Obama’s Address to Congress
In his first address to a joint session of Congress last night, President Obama laid out the significant challenges facing the nation – from a weakened economy, to rising unemployment, to increasing health care costs, acknowledging that “comprehensive health care reform is the best way to strengthen Medicare for years to come.”
February 23, 2009
Impact of Nursing Shortage Crisis on Escalating Alzheimer Population
As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s increases, so does the need for qualified nurses. We applaud the creation of the Champion Nursing Coalition, a broad spectrum of stakeholders who have come together to shed light on the grave threat the nursing shortage poses to the nation and the health care system.
February 16, 2009
Congress Approves $10 Billion in Scientific Research Funding
The Alzheimer’s Association commends Congress for passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will provide a much needed $10 billion increase in funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research — the largest funding increase for NIH in 5 years. For the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, this investment is a significant first step in working to bring scientific breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and other major chronic diseases to fruition.
February 12, 2009
New Statement to Medical Community Demands a Dignified Diagnosis of Dementia
In recognition of the changing landscape of Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted four regional town hall meetings with more than 800 participants, including 300 people living with the disease. The 2008 report Voices of Alzheimer’s Disease examined the rich dialogue at these town halls and identified diagnostic challenges and dissatisfying interactions with the medical community as two major challenges articulated by people living with the disease. The new, innovative Principles for a Dignified Diagnosis are insights from people living with the disease on how to improve that experience.
January 1, 2009
Loved Ones Notice Tell-Tale Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease During the Holidays
The holidays offer a rare opportunity for busy families to gather. Occasionally, family members notice subtle changes in loved ones that lead to health concerns and questions. Last holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Association toll-free helpline (800.272.3900) reported a 31 percent increase in calls.
December 4, 2008
State Policymakers Urged to Prepare for Emerging Alzheimer Epidemic
The Alzheimer’s Association® applauds the Council of State Governments (CSG) in its effort to inform state legislators about cognitive impairment and the emerging Alzheimer epidemic.
November 3, 2008
Gardening Reduces Stress For Busy Caregivers
This November, during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month and just in time for holiday gift giving, the Alzheimer’s Association and Meredith Publications are helping to reduce caregivers’ stress and beautify gardens nationwide with the Alzheimer Awareness Perennial Garden.
Alzheimer’s Association Launches Interactive Caregiver Stress Check
This November, during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is helping to relieve the physical and emotional stress these caregivers experience with the introduction of a new resource – Caregiver Stress Check.
October 27, 2008
Alzheimer's Association Statement: Frontotemporal Dementia Included in Compassionate Allowances Initiative
In its effort to improve the disability determination process and expedite the disability claim process, the Social Security Administration has announced it will include frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in its Compassionate Allowance Initiative for Social Security benefits eligibility.
October 17, 2008
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Stamp Now Available
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and this number is expected to grow to 16 million by midcentury. With an aging baby boomer population, this degenerative brain disease will continue to touch more lives. More funding for research and more supportive services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease begins with greater overall public awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association commends the U.S. Postal Service because this new stamp is a tremendous step in that education effort.
October 14, 2008
“Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” Project Receives Most Votes in Members Project From American Express
The “Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” campaign has been selected as the top campaign in the Members Project from American Express and will receive $1.5 million. The Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters campaign received more than 24,101 votes from American Express card members as the project they would most like to see funded.
October 7, 2008
Husband Seeks Votes for “Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” Project
The “Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” campaign has been selected as one of the top five campaigns in the Members Project from American Express, which will award $1.5 million to the program that receives the most votes through Monday, October 13. The submitter, Jay Smith, whose wife has early onset Alzheimer’s disease, along with the Alzheimer’s Association, are now asking that card members go to the members project site and vote for the Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters campaign.
September 22, 2008
New Study Shows Cognitive and Social Activity in Midlife May Reduce Dementia Risk in Men
Participation in a range of cognitively and socially engaging activities in midlife reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in men, particularly those at elevated genetic risk for the disease, according to a new study published in the September 2008 issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The authors suggest that the new study “supports the ‘use it or lose it’ hypothesis in aging men.”
September 17, 2008
Alzheimer's Association Holiday Cards Showcase Work of Artists Living with the Disease
Inspirational holiday cards painted by individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s are now available through the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/shopforthecause. Four different sets of holiday cards are available: one for Thanksgiving, one for the New Year and two different selections for the holidays.
August 26, 2008
Stigma Cited As Top Concern Of People Living With Alzheimer's Disease
Hundreds of people living in the early stage of Alzheimer’s stated that the stigma associated with the disease is one of their top concerns during town hall meetings that the Alzheimer’s Association held across the nation. The Alzheimer's Association released “Voices of Alzheimer’s Disease: Summary Report on the Nationwide Town Hall Meetings for People with Early Stage Dementia” at the 16th annual Dementia Care Conference.
June 12, 2008
Alzheimer’s Disease Supersedes Diabetes As Sixth-Leading Cause Of Death In The United States
Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics.
May 20, 2008
New Tool For Caregivers Facing the Long-Term Facility Conversation
For many caregivers, one of the most difficult parts of placing a loved one in a long-term care facility can be initiating the conversation. Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease face even more challenges and sensitivities due to the nature of the disease and its complex symptoms.
April 21, 2008
Two Dozen New Celebrities Join the Alzheimer’s Association Champion Awareness Campaign
Well-known personalities, including Terrell Owens, Molly Sims and Wayne Brady, have lent their faces and voices to help the Alzheimer’s Association challenge 5 million Americans – one for every American living with the disease – to learn about the disease and become an Alzheimer’s Champion.
View the celebrity Champion photo gallery on our action site >>
April 10, 2009
Three Winners of New Award for Younger Researchers Announced by Coalition of Alzheimer Organizations
A coalition of leading Alzheimer’s disease organizations today announced the first three recipients of “Tomorrow’s Leaders in Alzheimer’s Disease Research” prizes; a new award mechanism to recognize outstanding young scientists in Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
March 18, 2008
New Report from Alzheimer's Association: 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to their new report released today, the 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.
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