::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we acknowledge the efforts to combat Alzheimer’s disease, which robs too many older Americans of their cherished memories, their independence, and ultimately their lives.  We reaffirm our commitment to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, to end the suffering experienced by as many as 5.7 million Americans estimated to have this terrible illness, and to prevent it from affecting the millions more who may be diagnosed with it in the next 30 years. My Administration is working with scientific and caregiving communities to advance groundbreaking research, ensure optimal medical care, and support long-term services for Alzheimer’s patients and their families.  For example, this year, the Health Resources and Services Administration established a new training curriculum to support healthcare providers and caregivers who work with dementia patients.  In March, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a summit ...