About Alzheimer's Disease: National Alzheimer's Project Act

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease The National Alzheimer's Project Act was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The Alzheimer's Association called the Act's passage a "victory for you and more than 300,000 other advocates who stood up and demanded that our nation's leaders create a plan for combating this disease." Today's newsletter will explore what this means in more detail for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. What is the National Alzheimer's Project Act? The National Alzheimer's Project Act creates for the first time a coordinated national strategy to confront Alzheimer's disease... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's research  alzheimer's services  alzheimer's resources Alzheimer's Association As the nation's largest private, non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Alzheimer's Association was highly involved in securing passage of the National Alzheimer's Project Act... Read more See More About:  caregiving  alzheimer's resources  family issues Lessons We Can Learn From South Korea South Korea is making great strides at early recognition, education of its population, and de-stigmatization of Alzheimer's disease. Hopefully the National Alzheimer's Project Act will incorporate some of these clever and innovative strategies... Read more Age and Alzheimer's Risk One of the main reasons the National Alzheimer's Project Act is long overdue is the fact that once you hit age 85 you've got a 50% chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's risk factors  cognitive impairment  alzheimer's prevalence Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Parkinsons Disease Alzheimer Symptoms Dementia Treatment Dementia Disease Featured Articles Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement