Senate Appropriations Approves $100 Million Increase for Alzheimer’s Research
Thanks to bipartisan congressional support, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH for FY26.
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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most critical public health issues in America. That’s why the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), the Alzheimer’s Association and our advocates are unrelenting. We fight to support Alzheimer's and dementia research funding and advance bipartisan legislation that will have a positive and meaningful impact on people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers today and in the future.
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We’ve increased the federal investment in Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding more than seven-fold in the last decade.
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Nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
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Alzheimer’s Policy in the States
Across the nation AIM advocates are working to advance public policies to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Learn about Alzheimer’s policies and advocacy in your state.