Tell your representatives to increase Alzheimer's research funding.
Dear Friend,
Advocacy is one of the most powerful tools we use to fight for the needs and rights of those impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. There are nearly 7 million Americans living with this devastating disease, and they need our support. Today, I urge you to make your voice heard on their behalf.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our advocates and bipartisan congressional champions, federal Alzheimer's and dementia research funding is at an all-time high, and our nation is implementing an Alzheimer's public health infrastructure. Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investing as much as $3.8 billion annually in Alzheimer's and dementia research. But the work remains. We are focused on two major funding requests this year from Congress.
An additional $318 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Alzheimer's and dementia research funding at the NIH. Barring increased research funding to uncover and develop medical breakthroughs needed to prevent, slow or cure the disease, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's or other dementia could grow to 13.8 million by 2060.
$35 million in FY 2025 for implementation of the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This act will continue strengthening the public health infrastructure across the country by implementing effective Alzheimer's interventions. The funding will support public health efforts such as increasing early detection and diagnosis, reducing risk and preventing avoidable hospitalizations.
We know you are committed to the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia. We need your help now to ensure our nation continues to address Alzheimer's and dementia as a priority — especially at this important time.
Thank you for your support as we further our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
When we act together, we will make a difference.
Sincerely,
Beth McMullen
Vice President, Advocacy
Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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