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].

  • September 21, 2016

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    Alzheimer’s Projections for U.S. Latino Population Indicates Intensifying Public Health Crisis, with Estimated $2.35 Trillion Cumulative Impact by 2060

    New Report Underscores Urgent Need for Investments in Alzheimer’s Research, Health Literacy...

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  • August 29, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Statement on the Passing of Legendary Artist Gene Wilder from Complications Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

    WASHINGTON, DC, August 29, 2016—Following the passing of an artist who brought...

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  • August 04, 2016

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    CMS’ Refusal to Reimburse Everyday Americans for Critical Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer's Ruled Arbitrary by Federal Court; UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Urges CMS to Reverse Coverage Determination

    WASHINGTON, DC, August 4, 2016—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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  • July 26, 2016

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    Global Alliance for Women’s Brain Health Addresses the Cognitive Toll of Care on its Women’s Health Crisis Agenda

    TORONTO—The Global Alliance on Women’s Brain Health today hosted an issue roundtable...

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  • July 22, 2016

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is Driving Across-the-Board Global Momentum to Find an Alzheimer’s Cure at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto

    TORONTO, July 22, 2016—As the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) kicks off...

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  • July 13, 2016

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    WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s Submits Testimony to Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Health, Urging Members to Support Current and Future Legislation that Aids Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

    WASHINGTON, DC, July 13, 2016—Following a Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Health...

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  • 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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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.