Latest Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter Stories
- Alzheimer's Association Statement - WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association commends the Obama Administration for dedicating an additional $100 million within the President's FY 2014 budget toward the fight against Alzheimer's and the implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. These new resources will be used to fund research, awareness, education and outreach, and caregiver support. "In addition to the human...
- Alzheimer's Association Statement - WASHINGTON, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, participated in an event at the White House on the Obama Administration's BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative referenced during the State of the Union. A large-scale effort to map brain activity is important in advancing the understanding of complex diseases like Alzheimer's...
Craneware's Corporate Social Responsibility Program Pledges to Support Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Throughout the 2013 Fiscal Year ATLANTA, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 5 million Americans and 86,000 Scottish citizens are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. Due to the prevalence of this illness, Craneware, Inc., the healthcare market leader in automated revenue integrity solutions, today announced that it will support the Alzheimer's Association(®) and...
2.3 Million Americans are "Long-Distance Caregivers" for people with Alzheimer's; Costs for Long-Distance Caregivers are Almost Twice as High CHICAGO, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the Alzheimer's Association 2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures report released today, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia in the United States. The new report shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS...
-Alzheimer's Association Statement- WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Barack Obama spoke of the need for "investments in science and innovation," with a specific reference to Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association applauds the president for underscoring the critical need for medical research and demonstrating that addressing Alzheimer's disease is a national priority. If we...
One in 12 Pennsylvania families affected by Alzheimer's disease PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gov. Tom Corbett today signed an Executive Order establishing the Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease State Planning Committee. The committee will work to create a state plan to address the growing Alzheimer's disease crisis in Pennsylvania. "Since Pennsylvania is the fourth 'oldest' state in the nation, it is critical that we unite to find a cure and help those who...
GLEN COVE, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than a decade of leadership, Eric J. Hall announced today that he has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City. With a passion for improving the quality of care for people, Hall will continue to serve as an advocate for research, optimal care and services and federal and state legislation that support...
- Alzheimer's Association Statement - WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services approved recommendations to best address the Alzheimer's crisis. Those recommendations included efforts to bolster the development of new treatments that prevent or effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025, strengthen and expand the delivery of much needed support for families, and enhance care quality and effectiveness. The...
CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-five (75) percent of people with dementia and 64 percent of caregivers believe there are negative associations for those diagnosed with dementia in their countries, according to survey fielded by Alzheimer's Disease International and published today in the World Alzheimer Report 2012: Overcoming the Stigma of Dementia. The report was released on Alzheimer's Action Day as part of World Alzheimer's Month activities engaging people in...
CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its annual street corner fundraiser and a separate corporate donation, Bankers Life and Casualty Company has increased its support to the Alzheimer's Association(®) in 2012 to $420,000. Bankers' annual Forget Me Not Days® event brought in donations of $320,000 for the Alzheimer's Association, a 12% increase from 2011. In addition, Bankers - the national life and health insurer focusing on the retirement market - recognized the...
