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Presidential Proclamation: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month 2024

Original title: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2024

October 31, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation highlights federal resources and ongoing policy initiatives available to the millions of Americans and their families currently managing Alzheimer's disease.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Alzheimer's patients

Individuals living with the disease are the focus of new clinical trials, cognitive care assessments, and federal research initiatives.

Caregivers

Caregivers are eligible for support services and education programs provided through the CMS GUIDE Model.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 31, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden has proclaimed November 2024 as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month to highlight the impact of the disease and federal efforts to support research and caregivers. The document outlines recent funding initiatives, legislative reauthorizations, and administrative programs aimed at improving detection, treatment, and support services for those affected.

Key Facts

November 2024 is designated as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Over six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease.
The administration secured $4 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
The GUIDE Model was launched by CMS to provide respite services and caregiver support.
African Americans, Latino Americans, and people with Down syndrome face higher risks of developing dementia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resources are available for caregivers?

The administration launched the through CMS, which offers , caregiver education, and care management.

Where can I find evidence-based information about Alzheimer's?

The President encourages Americans to visit Alzheimers.gov for resources and information.

Why It Matters

This proclamation highlights federal resources and ongoing policy initiatives available to the millions of Americans and their families currently managing Alzheimer's disease.

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Focus on Health Equity

The document explicitly identifies specific demographic disparities, noting higher risks for African Americans, Latino Americans, and people with Down syndrome.

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