Advocates rally for access to Alzheimer's treatments

Having trouble viewing this message? You may [view it as a web page](. You may also view [e-news archives](. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. March 22, 2023 24/7 Helpline: [800.272.3900](tel:18002723900) Advocates rally for access to Alzheimer’s treatments Nearly 900 passionate Alzheimer’s advocates from all 50 states converged on Washington, D.C., this week for the 2023 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. They rallied outside the White House to fight for the reversal of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decision blocking Medicare coverage of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Alzheimer’s disease treatments that target amyloid. [Click here to read more]( Get info about Alzheimer's and dementia Join our free program Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia on March 31 in person at the Queens Library's Flushing branch. The program will be delivered in Spanish at 11 a.m. and in English at noon. In the program, you will learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, current treatments, and available resources. [Click here to read more]( National Alzheimer’s Dinner celebrates heroes, accomplishments Attendees at the Advocacy Forum celebrated accomplishments in the fight against the disease — and recognized some of the movement’s heroes — at the National Alzheimer’s Dinner. CNN anchor and correspondent Amara Walker emceed the emotional, uplifting event, sharing her personal story. Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) received the AIM Humanitarian of the Year Award. [Click here to read more]( Help fight Alzheimer's [Give Now]( [Get Involved]( Your Local Community [New York City]( Don't miss the inaugural Memories in Bloom You're invited to the inaugural Memories in Bloom cocktail party on Friday, April 14, at Harding's in Flatiron, hosted by our Junior Board. Enjoy a fun evening of music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and more to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. [Click here to read more]( Advocates turn Capitol Hill purple, urge action from lawmakers Hill Day was the culmination of the 2023 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Purple-clad advocates met with elected officials to encourage their support for critical legislation and increased federal research funding, in particular urging them to ask CMS to begin covering FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments. [Click here to read more]( Share your experiences at our Bronx community forum On March 30, we are hosting a free community forum at Rosehill Senior Housing Management in the Bronx. We will share facts about Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss and review the services provided by the Alzheimer's Association. And we will ask community members to share their experiences and needs so we can understand how to help more people in the Eastern Bronx. [Click here to read more]( [Create a free, customized action plan]( with Alzheimer's Navigator. More Resources: [Stages of Alzheimer's]( | [Behaviors]( | [Coping Strategies]( | [Care Training]( My Preferences: [Unsubscribe]( To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe. [Subscribe]( Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. The Alzheimer's Association leads 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. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2023 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. | 800.272.3900.