Washington, DC (May 19, 2025) — UsAgainstAlzheimer’s today applauds the bipartisan and bicameral reintroduction of the CHANGE Act (Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End) by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Mark Warner (D-VA), along with Representatives Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Darin LaHood (R-IL), calling the legislation a significant step toward transforming how Alzheimer’s disease is detected, diagnosed, and treated in the United States.

The CHANGE Act is designed to promote early detection of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, integrate cognitive screening into routine preventive care under Medicare, and connect patients to diagnosis and treatment at the earliest stages of disease. These improvements are key to ensuring better outcomes for patients, reducing costs, and supporting caregivers.

“The CHANGE Act brings a practical, bipartisan approach to one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time,” said George Vradenburg, chair and co-founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. “By prioritizing early detection and care planning, we can change the course of Alzheimer’s for millions of families. This legislation reflects exactly the kind of action we need to prepare our healthcare system—and our nation—for what lies ahead.”

Alzheimer’s currently affects 7.2 million Americans and is the most expensive disease in the country, costing nearly $384 billion annually. Delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s by just five years could reduce these costs by more than 40%, while dramatically improving quality of life for those impacted.

The CHANGE Act takes an important step toward realizing those savings and improving care by ensuring primary care providers are equipped to detect cognitive decline early, and that patients and families are empowered to act quickly.

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s urges members of Congress to support and swiftly pass the CHANGE Act to help shift the Alzheimer’s care system from crisis response to proactive intervention—saving lives, preserving dignity, and supporting families across the country.