Enews from the Alzheimer's Association | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Advocates unite in our nation's capital for 30th Advocacy Forum | More than 1,200 energized advocates converged on Washington, D.C., this week for the 2018 Alzheimer's Association AIM Advocacy Forum. Keynote speaker Dr. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provided an overview of research advancements and encouraged advocates as they prepared for meetings with lawmakers. At the National Alzheimer's Dinner, advocates celebrated victories from the past year and honored outstanding Alzheimer's heroes. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Advocates, actress Harden take fight against Alzheimer's to Capitol Hill | On June 19, advocates donning purple sashes stormed Capitol Hill, urging legislators to make Alzheimer's a national priority by delivering a clear message: "Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in America." At a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, advocates gathered as actress and Alzheimer's Association Champion Marcia Gay Harden testified on behalf of the more than 5 million Americans living with the disease, including her mother. | | | | | | | | | | | Your donations and support make a difference. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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