Alzheimer’s Association report says many with Alzheimer’s don’t receive a diagnosis

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March 25, 2015
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Alzheimer’s Association report says many with Alzheimer’s don’t receive a diagnosis
More than half a million Americans will develop Alzheimer's disease this year, but as many as half will never be told their diagnosis, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Facts and Figures takes an in-depth look at the prevalence, incidence, mortality and economic impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and includes a special report on receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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Advocacy successes celebrated at National Alzheimer’s Dinner
At the National Alzheimer’s Dinner on March 24, part of the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum, leaders working to end Alzheimer’s were honored for their efforts and attendees celebrated advances made in the fight against the disease. A highlight of the festivities was emcee Wolf Blitzer, CNN’s lead political anchor and host of “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.”
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Advocates see Hill Day as an opportunity for meaningful action
More than 1,000 Alzheimer’s advocates clad in purple sashes headed to Capitol Hill on March 25 for Hill Day — the culmination of the 27th Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. This year’s event was the largest to date, with advocates from all 50 states attending to learn about Alzheimer’s-related legislation and visit with their elected officials.
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