Alzheimer’s Association Calls on Presidential Candidates to Address Looming Alzheimer Epidemic
According to the new 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today, 10 million baby boomers will develop the disease and in full page ads in the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, the Alzheimer’s Association asks the presidential candidates what they are going to do about the escalating Alzheimer epidemic.
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February 12, 2008
 New Survey Shows African-Americans are Concerned with Heart Health but Unaware of Link to Brain Health
A recent survey commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Heart Association found that, among African-Americans, two out of three (61 percent) expressed concern about developing heart disease, and two out of five (40 percent) expressed concern about developing Alzheimer’s. However, only about one in 20 (6 percent) are aware that heart health is linked to brain health.

January 1, 2008
 Loved Ones Noticed Telltale Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease During the Holidays
The holidays are times for family members to gather from near and far to celebrate the season. Often this may be the only time all year that families get together; and often family members begin to notice subtle changes in loved ones that might not have been visible the year before.

December 11, 2007
 New Survey Shows Confronting Alzheimer’s Disease a Key Issue in 2008 Presidential Election
With less than a month until the presidential caucus and primary season officially begins, a poll released today by the Alzheimer’s Association indicates how the presidential candidates plan to address the escalating Alzheimer epidemic could determine who Americans vote for in November.

 New Survey: How Presidential Candidates Address Escalating Alzheimer's Epidemic Proves to be Pivotal Among Women
A poll realeased by the Alzheimer's Association, women are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increasing government funding for Alzheimer research (72 percent vs. 63 percent of men).

November 15, 2007 
 Alzheimer's Disease in Latinos Expected to Surge
To celebrate National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month this November, the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a comprehensive portfolio of educational tools for Latinos, one of the fastest growing populations with the disease.

 In Spanish: Se Teme que Aumente el mal de Alzheimer Entre los Latinos 
Para celebrar el Mes Nacional de Concienciación del Mal de Alzheimer este noviembre, la Alzheimer's Association está lanzando una cartera completa de herramientas educativas para los latinos, uno de los sectores demográficos de crecimiento más rápido con la enfermedad.

November 14, 2007
 Juli Inkster Celebrates Year with Rounds to Remember
Juli Inkster, current LPGA player and Hall of Fame member, celebrated her successful participation with the Alzheimer's Association A Round to Remember™ during the 2007 tournament season.

November 13, 2007
 Congress Must Override Bush Veto of Appropriations Bill
President Bush has vetoed the Labor, HHS and Education spending bill that included $30 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and that would translate into a $16 million increase for Alzheimer research.

November 13, 2007
 FDA Seeks to Include Those Most Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease in the Drug Review Process
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its Patient Consultant and Patient Representative programs to include individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

November 2, 2007
 Statement on Increased Funding for the National Institutes of Health
The Alzheimer’s Association applauds the decision of the House and Senate conferees on the Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bill to boost funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) beyond both the House and Senate-passed levels.

November 1, 2007
 Alzheimer’s Association to Add Web Tool to Help Find Housing Options for Those with Dementia
Recognizing the need for a resource to aid families in the search for dementia care, the Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with SNAPforSeniors®, has developed the first national dementia-specific senior housing database, called Alzheimer’s Association Senior Housing Findersm. 

November 1, 2007
 Alzheimer’s Association Introduces New Services for People Affected by the Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association is launching a suite of resources that provide information to ease decision-making, build skills to care for loved ones and keep people living with the disease safe. 

November 1, 2007
 Alzheimer’s Association Unveils Football Coach Frank Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Southeastern Conference football legend, Frank Broyles of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Alzheimer’s Association, are teaming up to teach Alzheimer’s caregivers sometimes the best defense is a good offense.  

October 19, 2007
 Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers
There are currently more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s and almost 10 million caring for someone with the disease. Therefore chances are pretty high that this holiday season, you’ll be buying a present for parents, grandparents, relatives or friends who have been touched by the disease.   

October 18, 2007
 Holiday Gifts that Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
More than half of holiday shoppers (57 percent) plan to purchase a gift that gives back to a good cause*. This year, choose a gift that will brighten someone’s holiday and contribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.