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 | |
| Computer Games Help People With Dementia Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
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| Applied NeuroSolutions Achieves Q2 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Serum Diagnostic Development Program Milestone Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
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| Women Over 90 More Likely To Have Dementia Than Men Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
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| ScienceDaily: Alzheimer's Research News | |
| Women Over 90 More Likely To Have Dementia Than Men Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
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| Brain ‘trick’ Offers Treatment Hope For Alzheimer’s Thursday, July 03, 2008 |
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| New 'Everyday Cognition' Scale Tracks How Older Adults Function In Daily Life Tuesday, July 01, 2008 |
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| CQ HealthBeat News | |
| Critics Say McCain Plan Would Undermine Employer-Based Health Care System Wednesday, June 25, 2008 |
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| New Consortium Created to Combat Medical Fraud Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
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| Survey: Medicaid Now Biggest Expenditure For States Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
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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.