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October 3, 2018
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Tell Congress to pass the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
Last week, Congress passed a $425 million increase for Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2019. This historic increase raises total annual research spending on Alzheimer's to $2.3 billion. Help continue the momentum on Capitol Hill; tell Congress to pass the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, which would create an Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure to address the disease.

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Our resources can help caregivers take care of themselves
Caring for someone living with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming, but we have resources to help. As a caregiver, you likely have many responsibilities. It’s important to have a support network to take care of your own well-being.
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Alzheimer’s affects people living with the disease in different ways
Alzheimer's disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages: mild (early stage), moderate (middle stage) and severe (late stage). Each person living with Alzheimer’s will experience symptoms, or progress through the stages of the disease, differently.
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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.

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