Congress to approve historic Alzheimer's disease research funding increase

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. May 3, 2017 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Congress to approve historic Alzheimer's disease research funding increase The Alzheimer’s Association request for a $400 million Alzheimer's research funding increase at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year 2017 is expected to be approved later this week. This marks the second consecutive year Congress has approved a historic funding increase for the nation's most expensive disease. This victory couldn't have happened without the combined efforts of the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement, and our advocates and supporters. Our toolkit can help people living with Alzheimer’s disease plan for care Following a dementia diagnosis, care planning is crucial to improving outcomes and maintaining quality of life for people living with the disease and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Cognitive Impairment Care Planning Toolkit for physicians can help control costs and plan for the future. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Webb tribute concert will also honor country-music legend Campbell On May 3, a tribute concert of musicians performing the songs of Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb at Carnegie Hall will also honor Webb’s friend of 50 years, country-music legend Glen Campbell, who’s living with Alzheimer’s disease. Webb talked about watching Campbell’s fight against Alzheimer’s and the importance of music in every person’s life. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training 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. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2017 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.