Linda Sánchez Hails National Plan to End Alzheimer’s Disease (May 15, 2012)
Washington, D.C. – CongresswomanLinda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Obamaadministration announced the introduction of the first national strategy to endAlzheimer's disease. The National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease hasset a goal of developing effective prevention and treatment for Alzheimer'sdisease and other related dementias by the year 2025.
"This announcement offersrenewed hope to the millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimer'sdisease. I applaud the President Obama and Secretary Sebelius for theircontinued commitment to fight this devastating disease and for their work tosupport research, provide education and raise public awareness.
"Like more than 5 millionAmericans, my father suffers from this debilitating illness. I knowfirst-hand the pain and hardship Alzheimer's inflicts on families. That'swhy I am very pleased this plan provides families and caregivers the resourcesand services necessary to help cope with the physical, emotional, and financialcosts of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease."
Background
The National Plan to AddressAlzheimer's Disease was a requirement set in the National Alzheimer's ProjectAct (NAPA), which President Obama signed into law in January 2011. Congresswoman Sánchez was a co-sponsor of H.R. 4689, the House version of NAPA.
The National Plan to AddressAlzheimer's Disease outlines five goals, including research, training forhealthcare providers, easier access to information and resources forcaregivers, and an awareness campaign to reach family members and patients inneed of information on the disease.
Alzheimer's disease affects morethan 5.1 million Americans and is the sixth (6th)leadingcause of the death in the United States. To learn more about the national planto address Alzheimer's disease, click here.
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