“Today, Congress took a critical step toward addressing Alzheimer's disease, the public health crisis of the 21st century. In January, the baby boomer generation will begin to turn 65, entering the years of greatly increased risk for Alzheimer's. One in eight baby boomers, or 10 million Americans, will develop Alzheimer's. Yet our nation lacks a national plan to overcome this epidemic. The National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) provides a path to the solution: a coordinated strategic plan to confront this crisis. Today, the Senate Committee responsible for NAPA NAPA
By Robert Egge Vice President of Public Policy Alzheimer's Association
Here’s what I sent to my senators and we need you to do the same!
“As your constituent and an advocate for the Alzheimer's Association, I strongly urge you to address the grave challenge Alzheimer’s disease poses to American families and to the federal government by cosponsoring and passing:
1. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (S. 3036/H.R. 4689) that calls for an integrated federal campaign to overcome Alzheimer’s disease.
2. The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2009(S. 1492/H.R. 3286), authorizing $2 billion in research funding for Alzheimer’s disease.
3. The HOPE for Alzheimer's Act (S. 3674/H.R. 5926), which will provide Medicare reimbursement to increase the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
An estimated 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, including as many as 200,000 who are under age 65. Unless science finds an answer soon, bringing the total number of Alzheimer patients to 16 million by 2050.
1. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (S. 3036/H.R. 4689) that calls for an integrated federal campaign to overcome Alzheimer’s disease.
2. The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2009(S. 1492/H.R. 3286), authorizing $2 billion in research funding for Alzheimer’s disease.
3. The HOPE for Alzheimer's Act (S. 3674/H.R. 5926), which will provide Medicare reimbursement to increase the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
An estimated 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, including as many as 200,000 who are under age 65. Unless science finds an answer soon, bringing the total number of Alzheimer patients to 16 million by 2050.
I look forward to hearing from you about your support for legislation to significantly increase Alzheimer research funding, improve detection, diagnosis and care planning, and launch an integrated federal campaign to overcome Alzheimer’s disease.”
Take Action & Request Senators VOTE YES ON NAPA
I am very passionate about working towards a world without Alzheimer’s because I lost my beloved grandmother late Mrs. Mary Wright to this disease on November 28, 2006.
My monthly email newsletter {Your Administrative Solution} will have updates on this very important heath issue. Therefore, I invite you to join us to put an end to this epidemic. For more information, please visit http://www.alz.org/
To Your Success,
Danielle Gambrell
DG Services
Your Administrative Consultant
