Alzheimer's Research: Where We've Failed and What's to Come
Alzheimer's disease is a rapidly growing public health crisis. Today an estimated 5.4 million Americans live with the disease and, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, stop or...
Looking Ahead to the Trump Administration and the 115th Congress
As I mentioned in my election day post, 2016 was a terrific year for our cause. Building on historic Alzheimer's policy developments in 2015, we celebrated further progress on advancing Alzheimer's...
Campaign 2016 - The Year Alzheimer's Became a Campaign Trail Priority
Well tonight is the night. After what may have been the longest presidential campaign in our nation's history - and certainly the one with the most twists and turns - we should learn who the 45th...
AIM Supports Congressional Champions in Re-Election Bids
Throughout their political careers, Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Patty Murray (D-WA) have been steadfast leaders in the fight to end Alzheimer's. They recognize the devastating effect this disease...
In 1845 Congress passed a federal law designating the first Tuesday, following the first Monday in November, as Election Day. And, for more than 150 years that day was the most important one for any...
As those living with Alzheimer's disease know, the disease is devastating not just on the individual but also on their loved ones. This is why the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) and our sister...
AIM Needs Your Voice in the Next Presidential Debate
Alzheimer's disease continues to be a rising issue in the 2016 election thanks to the tireless work of advocates across the nation. From coffee shops in Iowa to community town halls in New Hampshire...
The Research Speaks, but Will Congress Listen in its Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
This content was co-authored by Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer's Association, and Robert Egge, Chief Public Policy Officer of the Alzheimer's Association. It was...
Tireless Work of Advocates and Champions in Congress Working - Support for HOPE Continues to Grow
We have witnessed the bipartisan leadership in Congress to increase funding for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. We are also seeing the same commitment in the care and support arena...
On Wednesday afternoon, staff and advocates from AIM attended an exciting event, Women Leading the Way hosted by the Alzheimer's Readiness Project. The event featured policymakers and advocates to...