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    Milestones

    Alzheimer's disease was first described in 1906. Since then, scientists have made remarkable strides in understanding how Alzheimer's affects the brain and learning how to make life better for affected individuals and families. Below are some important milestones in our progress, including the founding of the Alzheimer's Association in 1980, which has played a key role in advancing research and raising awareness of the disease. 

    1906-1960: First discovery

    1970-1979: Modern research

    1980-1989: Awareness and momentum

    1990-1999: Treatments emerge

    2000-2009: Progress and hope

    2010-2019: Setting a national agenda

    2020-present: A new era of treatment
     

    1906-1960: First discovery

     

     

    1970-1979: Modern research

     

     

    1980-1989: Awareness and momentum

     

     

    1990-1999: Treatments emerge

     

     

    2000-2009: Progress and hope

     

     

    2010-2019: Setting a national agenda

     

    2020-present: A new era of treatment