Press Releases

The following are official statements issued by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in response to major national policy actions, industry events, breaking news, or organizational achievements. Please see the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s press kit page for additional information. For media requests, please contact Jon Summers at [email protected].

  • January 12, 2017

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    Recent Alzheimer’s Drug Disappointment Illuminates Pathway for Progress against the Disease

    Open Letter from UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Co-Founder and Chairman Specifies Initial Next Steps to...

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  • December 07, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Passing of 21st Century Cures Act – A Much-Needed Boost in the Goal to Develop an Alzheimer’s Cure by 2025

    WASHINGTON, DC—Following the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act by the...

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  • November 23, 2016

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    Urgency for Critical Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments Intensifies as Drug Pipeline Receives Setback

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s thanks Eli Lilly for robust effort; forges ahead in hopeful fight...

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  • November 15, 2016

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    Alzheimer’s Movement Strengthens Amidst Growing Urgency to Develop an Alzheimer’s Cure

    WASHINGTON, DC, November 15, 2016 – A multigenerational movement to defeat Alzheimer’s...

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  • November 10, 2016

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    Curing Alzheimer’s: the Grand Challenge for the Next Administration

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Urges Executive and Congressional Action in the First 100 Days and...

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  • November 04, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Final 2017 Medicare Fee Schedule That Includes Assessment and Care-Planning for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

    WASHINGTON, DC—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week...

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  • November 03, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Announces Dr. David Satcher as New Member of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Board of Directors

    WASHINGTON, DC—Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher was officially announced as...

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  • October 27, 2016

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    The Balm In Gilead, Inc., joins Faith United Against Alzheimer’s Coalition highlighting the role of African American churches in fight against Alzheimer’s disease

    WASHINGTON, DC, October 27, 2016 — Faith United Against Alzheimer’s – an...

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  • October 13, 2016

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    Volunteers of America joins Faith United Against Alzheimer’s Coalition adding respected and influential national voice to the fight to end Alzheimer’s

    WASHINGTON, DC, October 13, 2016 — Faith United Against Alzheimer’s – an...

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Place & Brain Health Equity: Understanding the County-Level Impacts of Alzheimer’s

The effects of where people live, and the social determinants of health are under-recognized and under-appreciated in our national response to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer's. This report found that deep social inequities exist in countries highly impacted by Alzheimer's among Latinos and Blacks.

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