Without Action, Alzheimer’s Will Overwhelm Federal Budget by 2050 – Part III

Source: http://blog.alz.org/without-action-alzheimers-will-overwhelm-federal-budget-by-2050-part-iii/

This is the final piece of a three part series on the need to act decisively to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. Part one reviewed the fiscal imperative to address the Alzheimer’s crisis, while part two addressed the research needs and opportunities.

THE PEOPLE’S IMPERATIVE

The public is increasingly aware of the need for action. A nationwide survey the Alzheimer’s Association fielded in 2015 found that voters view Alzheimer’s disease as a significant priority. The survey found:

  • 73 million voters have had a family member or close friend with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • More than one-third, or 52 million American voters, have provided care or personal assistance to a relative, friend or neighbor with Alzheimer’s.
  • 82 percent of voters nationwide are concerned about Alzheimer’s di…

Source: http://blog.alz.org/without-action-alzheimers-will-overwhelm-federal-budget-by-2050-part-iii/

This is the final piece of a three part series on the need to act decisively to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. Part one reviewed the fiscal imperative to address the Alzheimer’s crisis, while part two addressed the research needs and opportunities.

THE PEOPLE’S IMPERATIVE

The public is increasingly aware of the need for action. A nationwide survey the Alzheimer’s Association fielded in 2015 found that voters view Alzheimer’s disease as a significant priority. The survey found:

  • 73 million voters have had a family member or close friend with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • More than one-third, or 52 million American voters, have provided care or personal assistance to a relative, friend or neighbor with Alzheimer’s.
  • 82 percent of voters nationwide are concerned about Alzheimer’s di…

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