CNN Documentary Highlights Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Combat Alzheimer’s

Concerned about his family's history with Alzheimer's, CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, took a personal journey to explore his own risk for Alzheimer’s.

FDA Decision Good News for Alzheimer’s Patients

Eisai and Biogen, the developers of the Alzheimer’s-slowing drug Leqembi, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to fast track its consideration of the subcutaneous administration of this groundbreaking new treatment.

2024 Brain Health Academy

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is bringing back its Brain Health Academy in May 2024. First launched in 2022, the Academy offers a free, comprehensive virtual program designed to equip healthcare providers and wellness professionals with the necessary tools and resources to reduce the risks associated with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In collaboration with the American Society on Aging, participants will receive free continuing education credits to enhance their professional development and growth. Learn more about how you can access this resource today.

Vivian Vasallo Appointed Vice President for Early Detection

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Vasallo as Vice President of Early Detection. In this role, Vasallo will lead and manage the efforts at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s to identify Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages.

Bill Increases Funding for Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Efforts

As part of a budget bill heading to President Biden for his signature, Congress passed major investments in the fight against Alzheimer’s; specifically demonstrating its unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion in the reporting language, which helps to foster a more equitable and just healthcare system.

Important Alzheimer’s Bills Advance in Congress

Bills reinforce Alzheimer’s as a national priority, strengthen national response, and increase accountability in federal spending

CNN Documentary Highlights Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Combat Alzheimer’s

FDA Decision

2024 Brain Health Academy

New Vice President for Early Detection

Congress Passes Bill Making Major Investments in Alzheimer’s

Important Alzheimer’s Bills Advance in Congress

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is engaged in a relentless pursuit to end Alzheimer’s, the sixth leading killer in America. Our work centers on prevention, early detection and diagnosis, and access to treatments – all regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. To achieve our mission, we give voice to patients and caregivers while partnering with government, scientists, the private sector, and allied organizations -- the people who put the “Us” in UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.

Prevention

Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. There are things we can all do to reduce our risk, like eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting good sleep. People need to know what’s good for the body is good for the brain. Learn more about our prevention work and how you can take charge of your brain health.

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Early Detection & Diagnosis

Early detection and diagnosis give people a better chance of managing the disease. On top of that, current treatments are most effective with patients in the early stages of dementia.

Find out how we are raising awareness of the importance of early detection and how BrainGuide is helping people concerned about their brain health start a conversation with their doctor.

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Access to Treatments

We are working on multiple fronts to get safe and effective treatments into the hands of people who need them most. That includes working to ensure Alzheimer’s patients are treated fairly as the federal government considers drug approval and Medicare coverage for treatments.

See how else UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is fighting for access to treatments.

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Center for Brain Health Equity

Most Alzheimer’s patients are women, Latinos, and Black people. As a patient-centered organization, all our work is done with equity in mind, so we are addressing needs of the people who are most heavily impacted by the disease. Learn more about how UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Center for Brain Health Equity is working toward a healthcare system that works for everyone.

Recent News and Blog Posts

  • CNN Documentary Highlights Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Combat Alzheimer’s

    Concerned about his family's history with Alzheimer's, CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr...

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  • May 15, 2024

    FDA Decision to Fast Track Consideration of Subcutaneous Leqembi is Good News for Alzheimer’s Patients

    Washington, DC (May 14, 2024) — Eisai and Biogen, the developers of...

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  • April 16, 2024

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Launches 2024 Brain Health Academy

    Six new monthly sessions added to the free continuing education program for...

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  • April 16, 2024

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Appoints Vivian Vasallo as Vice President for Early Detection

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Appoints Vivian Vasallo as Vice President for Early Detection

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  • April 10, 2024

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Statement on Selection of Rep. Tom Cole's as Next House Appropriations Chair

    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s released the following statement in response to the appointment of U.S...

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  • March 25, 2024

    Congress Passes Bill Making Major Investments in Alzheimer’s

    Bill Increases Funding for Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Efforts

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