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On behalf of the Alzheimer’s DSW chapter, we’d like to thank Senator Gallego’s office for meeting w/us today to discuss:

NIH & BOLD Funding
ASAP &
AADAPT co-sponsorship

Together, we can #ENDALZ 💜

Special thanks to fellow advocates Mark, Natalie & Saarth. @alzassociation.bsky.social

Join us! #ENDALZ

We met the COS to Rep. Schweikert.

We discussed:
✅ supporting additional NIH & BOLD monies &
✅ cosponsoring the ASAP Act & the AADAPT Act.

Alzheimer’s doesn’t stop & either do we. We urge electeds to accelerate progress, not halt it.
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Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes FDA Clearance of First Blood Test for Use in Primary Care to Rule Out Alzheimer’s-Related Amyloid Pathology Developed by Roche, this is the first blood test for use in primary care to rule out Alzheimer's-related amyloid pathology.

Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes FDA Clearance of First Blood Test for Use in Primary Care to Rule Out Alzheimer’s-Related Amyloid Pathology www.alz.org/news/2025/fd...

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Tell Costco: Don't Cave to Extremists—Dispense Mifepristone Now! Costco has announced that its pharmacies will NOT dispense mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used in the majority of abortions nationwide. This dangerous decision is a concession to anti...

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We are less than 45 minutes away but you can still register! 💜

Register today for this free webinar on Thursday with ME!
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Arizona public schools remain ranked last in the US as voucher spending hits $1 billion Arizona public schools ranked dead last nationally for second year amid $1B voucher program and underfunding issues

Arizona public schools remain ranked last in the US as voucher spending hits $1 billion azmirror.com/2025/09/22/a... 👎🏼

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All are welcome! Register and join me for this virtual presentation. #ENDALZ 💜

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House Appropriations Committee Advances $15 Million Increase for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research at NIH As the prevalence and cost of dementia grow each year, the Alzheimer's Association & AIM urge Congress to prioritize the fight against this devastating disease.

House Appropriations Committee Advances $15 Million Increase for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research at NIH www.alz.org/news/2025/ho...

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📣Today is a turning point in what we know about brain health.

The results from the U.S. POINTER trial provide the rigorous data needed to say with confidence that healthy behaviors can meaningfully protect brain health across diverse populations in the U.S.
#AAIC25 alz.org/USPOINTERresults

This virtual presentation is available to all in Arizona. Registration information can be found on the flier.
#ENDALZ
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Alzheimer’s Association Responds to Sec. Kennedy’s Mischaracterizations About State of Alzheimer’s Research Efforts The Alzheimer's Association responds to inaccurate statements made by HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in House Energy & Commerce committee hearing.

Alzheimer’s Association Responds to Sec. Kennedy’s Mischaracterizations About State of Alzheimer’s Research Efforts www.alz.org/news/2025/al...

AADAPT Act The Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act will empower primary care providers to better understand and diagnose Alzheimer's and other dementia. AIM Alzheimer's Impact Movement Alzheimer's Association

The bipartisan #AADAPTAct has been reintroduced in the House. 🎆 This bill will empower primary care providers to better diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementia and deliver high-quality, person-centered care in community-based settings. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3FHSK9S

For those in Arizona.
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Board approves new Arizona memory care rules over objections from long-term care industry Aging advocates and family caregivers scored a big win on Tuesday. Members of the Governors’ Regulatory Review Council — or GRRC — voted in favor of a package of rules for the roughly 2,000 assisted l...

Proud of the advocates & staff at the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for their hard work & dedication. Our collective efforts made this change happen.

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Want to advance medical research and #ENDALZ? Join a clinical research study. Don’t despair. Do something. 💜 @alzassociation.bsky.social

Let’s make sure the voices of families & caregivers are heard louder than last-minute lobbyists. Together, we can protect the dignity & safety of our loved ones.

#MemoryCareMatters #ProtectOurSeniors #AlzheimersAdvocacy #GRRC #AZLeg #StandWithFamilies #AZHeatSafety #ENDALZ #MemoryCare #Dementia 4/4

If the rules are rejected or sent back, their future becomes uncertain—& vulnerable people will remain at risk.

Here’s how you can help: 
✅ Send a message to GRRC urging them to approve the rules
✅ Attend the final vote next Tuesday & speak up in person
✅ Share this message

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They include new standards for staff training, supportive environments & protections to prevent elopements—incidents that have tragically led to deaths in recent years.

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After nearly 2 years of public meetings, legislative hearings, & community input, Arizona’s new dementia care rules are in danger.

These rules are designed to protect people living w/dementia, especially during Arizona’s extreme summer heat.

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Thanks to bipartisan support for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding, scientists at the NIH have been able to explore a wide area of research. As of September 2024, the National Institute on Aging was investing in 495 pharmacological and non-pharmacological trials. (2/4)

❌ FALSE: “For 20 years…we were directing Alzheimer’s research to one hypothesis. And any other hypotheses were shut down.” - Sec. Kennedy

Over the last decade, less than 14% of new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s projects focused on amyloid beta as the therapeutic target. 🧵(1/4)

The myths and fabrications persistently shared by the Health and Human Services Secretary aren’t just disappointing – they’re dangerous. See below for the facts and for our full statement in response to the Secretary’s comments.

FDA clears the first blood test to aid in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. "Today marks another important step in Alzheimer’s diagnosis,” says @mariacarrilloalz.bsky.social “With today’s action, we are hopeful it will be easier for more individuals to receive an accurate diagnosis earlier.” bit.ly/4mznvP4

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Finger to give to those who want to stifle a free and independent press and public news, radio and television:

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