During the 2016 election, we saw Alzheimer's become a significant issue in campaigns across the nation. From Hillary Clinton's release of her Alzheimer's plan, to the Indiana Senate debate, to...
This was originally published in Morning Consult on January 12, 2017.The Alzheimer's Association congratulates you on your nomination to be secretary of Health and Human Services and we look forward...
Welcome to Washington Mr. Trump and the 115th Congress
This week the 115th Congress was sworn in, and in just two weeks Mr. Trump will become our nation's 45th president. We at the Alzheimer's Impact Movement are excited to get down to work with both...
Welcome to the brand new alzimpact.org. We hope you like our new look.As you know, AIM is the sister organization of the Alzheimer's Association, working in strategic partnership to advance policies...
Tuesday morning I received an urgent text. I had a ticket to the Vice Presidential debate and I had only a few minutes to confirm if I would use it. I hadn't had any coffee yet, so my first reaction...
A driving purpose of the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer's Association is to advocate for policies that advance research, such as those contained in the 21st Century Cures Act. The...
Alzheimer's Research: Where We've Failed and What's to Come
Alzheimer's disease is a rapidly growing public health crisis. Today an estimated 5.4 million Americans live with the disease and, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, stop or...
Looking Ahead to the Trump Administration and the 115th Congress
As I mentioned in my election day post, 2016 was a terrific year for our cause. Building on historic Alzheimer's policy developments in 2015, we celebrated further progress on advancing Alzheimer's...
Campaign 2016 - The Year Alzheimer's Became a Campaign Trail Priority
Well tonight is the night. After what may have been the longest presidential campaign in our nation's history - and certainly the one with the most twists and turns - we should learn who the 45th...
AIM Supports Congressional Champions in Re-Election Bids
Throughout their political careers, Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Patty Murray (D-WA) have been steadfast leaders in the fight to end Alzheimer's. They recognize the devastating effect this disease...