In 1845 Congress passed a federal law designating the first Tuesday, following the first Monday in November, as Election Day. And, for more than 150 years that day was the most important one for any...
As those living with Alzheimer's disease know, the disease is devastating not just on the individual but also on their loved ones. This is why the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) and our sister...
AIM Needs Your Voice in the Next Presidential Debate
Alzheimer's disease continues to be a rising issue in the 2016 election thanks to the tireless work of advocates across the nation. From coffee shops in Iowa to community town halls in New Hampshire...
The Research Speaks, but Will Congress Listen in its Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
This content was co-authored by Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer's Association, and Robert Egge, Chief Public Policy Officer of the Alzheimer's Association. It was...
Tireless Work of Advocates and Champions in Congress Working - Support for HOPE Continues to Grow
We have witnessed the bipartisan leadership in Congress to increase funding for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. We are also seeing the same commitment in the care and support arena...
On Wednesday afternoon, staff and advocates from AIM attended an exciting event, Women Leading the Way hosted by the Alzheimer's Readiness Project. The event featured policymakers and advocates to...
History was made on Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention when the party officially nominated Secretary Hillary Clinton as the first female presidential candidate for a major political party...
Party Unity, Michelle Obama, and the Path Forward on Alzheimer's
The Democrats kicked off their national convention with the theme of party unity under a cloud of controversy. Just as the convention was about to begin, emails from the Democratic National Committee...
Following the exciting events in Cleveland, our attention has now turned to the democrats in Philadelphia. As we did in Cleveland, AIM is on the ground to bring the issue of Alzheimer's to the Philly...
Following last night's action Thursday morning at the Wisconsin delegation breakfast - the nation's Alzheimer's disease crisis was on the agenda. At the event, AIM presented its 2016 State Trailblazer...