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As the holiday season begins, the Alzheimer's Association is thankful for the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. The organization set a goal set to raise $13 million by the end of 2018 for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Thanks to the strong commitment of NARFE and its members, that goal is within reach (see chart below — amount raised through October 31, 2018). NARFE support is instrumental to the Association's work to advance vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Moreover, as the largest Alzheimer's advocacy organization in the world, the Association is grateful for NARFE in helping our work with and through the Alzheimer's Impact Movement to advocate for the Alzheimer's community at the federal and state levels. Together, we will end this disease.
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Americans living with Alzheimer's may more than double by 2060
The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the United States is projected to more than double by 2060, according to a new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia®: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's; the authors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that number will grow to 13.9 million by 2060, which is similar to other projections. The researchers believe Hispanic Americans and African Americans will see the largest increase. Learn more.
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Road Map provides strategies to address dementia
The Alzheimer's Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released the third edition of the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map. State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: The 2018- 2023 Road Map provides public health officials with strategies to realize a better future for all communities impacted by dementia. Learn more.
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Take BOLD action against Alzheimer's disease
The Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), advocates and elected officials participated in a day-long effort in support of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act on Tuesday, Nov. 13. BOLD is important bipartisan legislation that would strengthen existing public health strategies to address the Alzheimer's crisis. Help us continue the momentum. Email your officials.
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NARFE Contributions to Advance Alzheimer's Research
NARFE 2018 GOAL $13 MILLION
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