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March 16, 2022
 
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Facts and Figures examines challenges around mild cognitive impairment
The new Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national and state-by-state statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, mortality, caregiving and costs of care. This year’s edition includes a special report examining the challenges that physicians and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment, which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking.

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Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding increase becomes law
A $289 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health has been signed into law, bringing the annual total to as much as $3.5 billion. In addition, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, secured $25 million to implement the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act.
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Meet the voices behind our 24/7 Helpline
ALZ Talks is a monthly online series featuring conversations about Alzheimer’s and dementia and the people impacted. Join us on March 24 for “ALZ Talks: Our 24/7 Helpline is Here for You” to meet the voices behind the Association’s free 24/7 Helpline and learn how they can support you.
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