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Today the U.S. Congress, in its final appropriations negotiations for fiscal year 2018, has included our requested $414 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research in its spending plan for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This bipartisan effort marks the third consecutive fiscal year of historic funding increases. When the $414 million increase is signed into law by the President, Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH will reach $1.8 billion.
As part of our nationwide network of dedicated advocates who have shared stories and personal messages with members of Congress, you helped make this happen. Thank you!
We urge you to share a message of thanks with your members of Congress today.
Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. The nation’s leading researchers have said continued significant investments are still needed if we are to meet the first goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's — to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer’s by 2025. We encourage you to continue to speak out and engage with your elected officials on this issue. To learn more visit alzimpact.org
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