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].

  • July 07, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Legislation to Support Caregivers of Medicare Beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s; Greater Urgency is Required to Meet the Needs of Growing Caregiver Population

    WASHINGTON, DC, July  7, 2016—With today’s introduction of the  Alzheimer’s Beneficiary and...

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  • July 07, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds House Subcommittee for Increasing Alzheimer’s Research Funding by $350 Million

    House Panel’s Action Follows Similar Funding Boost in Senate Committee; Research Increase...

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  • July 06, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Urges House Passage of Proposed Labor-HHS Funding Bill Containing Increase for Alzheimer’s Research

    Draft Appropriations Measure Released Today Includes $350 Million for Additional Research Funding...

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  • June 28, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Statement on the Passing of Pat Summitt, Expressing Gratitude for her Pioneering Work to Elevate the Issue of Alzheimer’s

    WASHINGTON, DC, June 28, 2016—Following the tragic and untimely death of Pat...

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  • June 21, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and PCORI Team to Host Capitol Hill Briefing on Patient/Caregiver Engagement

    WASHINGTON, DC, June 21, 2016—Today, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute...

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  • June 09, 2016

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    Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Increase of $400 million for Alzheimer’s Disease Research; Bill Will Now Advance to Full United States Senate

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s applauds Committee’s support for research and additional provisions focused on the...

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  • June 09, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Board Member Meryl Comer to be Honored Tonight for Exemplary Caregiver Advocacy by the BrightFocus Foundation

    WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2016—The BrightFocus Foundation will recognize the accomplishments and...

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  • June 07, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Senate Appropriations Bill to Increase Alzheimer’s Funding to $1.4 Billion

    WASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2016—An additional $400 million for Alzheimer’s disease research...

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  • May 26, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Chairman and Co-Founder to Participate on Connected Living Hill Panel Focused on Expanding the Accessibility of Mobile Technology for Older Americans

    WASHINGTON, DC, May 26, 2016—As part of an esteemed group of panelists...

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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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