About Us
ACT-AD is a coalition of committed national organizations seeking to accelerate development of potential cures and treatments to slow, halt or reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through research. Read More
Take Action
Join ACT-AD in making the acceleration and cure for Alzheimer’s disease a national priority. Read More
About the Issue
The impact that Alzheimer’s has on individuals, families and our health care system makes the disease one of our nation’s greatest medical, social and economic challenges. There are currently 4.5 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and by 2050 the number is expected to grow to an estimated 14 million. Read More
ACT-AD Activities
ACT-AD and our members conduct activities throughout the year to focus attention on the need to accelerate cures and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Latest News
| Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today | |
| Famous 1848 Case Of A Man Who Survived A Terrible Brain Injury Has Modern Parallel Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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| New Clues On How ApoE4 Affects Alzheimer's Risk Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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| Obama's Grand Plan To Cure Alzheimer's Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
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| ScienceDaily: Alzheimer's Research News | |
| Alzheimer's gene causes brain's blood vessels to leak toxins and die Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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| New clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzheimer's risk Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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| Neurodegeneration 'switched off' in mice Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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We need your voice! The Act-AD Coalition's success depends upon the involvement of a diverse group of stakeholder organizations. Please join us in making the acceleration and cure for AD a national Priority.