FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jon Summers, [email protected]

Washington, DC (March 1, 2022) – In response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union remarks regarding paid family leave UsAgainstAlzheimer’s chair and co-founder George Vradenburg issued the following statement: 

"No one should have to choose between paying their bills and caring for a loved one. We applaud President Biden’s inclusion of paid family and medical leave in his State of the Union address. It’s time for our elected leaders to stand up for our nation’s more than 50 million family caregivers, including the 16 million caregivers who provide 18 billion hours of unpaid care and support a year for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Paid leave can help these families balance care and work during times of crisis and beyond."

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About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s exists to conquer Alzheimer’s disease. We take on the toughest problems; bring all of “Us” together to break down barriers; advocate for research that will speed treatments to market; and drive changes that matter most to people living with the disease. We will not rest until brain-span equals lifespan - for everyone.