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June 8, 2016
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Alzheimer's Association research funding, care and support priorities receive bipartisan Senate approval
This week, the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee took action in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease, demonstrating they have heard the calls of the Alzheimer’s Association and its relentless advocates. For the second year in a row, the subcommittee has adopted the Alzheimer’s Association’s request for historic research funding and recommended a $400 million increase for Alzheimer’s disease research at the NIH. Additionally, in a historic move focusing care and support programs, the Subcommittee incorporated the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer’s Act (S. 857/H.R. 1559) into its funding bill.

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Uncover the truths and take action to end Alzheimer’s disease
It’s common knowledge that Alzheimer's robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. This June, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re debunking harmful misconceptions that keep people from seeking a diagnosis and that reduce access to needed resources and support services.
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