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National Alzheimer's Plan Released in USA

15 May 2012 - The US government has released a national plan to fight Alzheimer’s disease, following the signing of the National Alzheimer's Project Act last year. The plan was developed with input from experts in aging and Alzheimer’s disease issues and calls for a comprehensive, collaborative approach across federal, state, private and non-profit organizations. More than 3,600 people or organizations submitted comments on the draft plan. [read more]

Alzheimer's Australia welcomes age care reform

20 April 2012 - The Australian Federal Government announced today their plans for aged care reforms in an effort to tackle dementia. The reforms, which will be implemented from July, will focus on a number of issues, including timely diagnosis, support for people with younger onset dementia, and stengthening community care systems so people with dementia can remain in their own home longer. [Read more]

Presentations from ADI's 27th International Conference now available

13 April 2012 - Presentations from the 27th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International are now available online. These include the plenary, parallel and people with dementia sessions as well as the ADI workshops. [Read more]