Alzheimer's Disease
age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s. The panel
of witnesses testifying and responding to committee members questions
talked about the need for increased funding for research, providing
support to individuals with the disease and their families, and protecting
those with a predisposition for the disease from discrimination.
The Senate Committee on Special Aging held a hearing that focused on the future of Alzheimer’s disease and current breakthroughs and challen… read more
The Senate Committee on Special Aging held a hearing that focused on the future of Alzheimer’s disease and current breakthroughs and challenges. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages and one in eight persons
age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s. The panel
of witnesses testifying and responding to committee members questions
talked about the need for increased funding for research, providing
support to individuals with the disease and their families, and protecting
those with a predisposition for the disease from discrimination. close
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Charles "Chuck" Jackson Patient, Alzheimer's Disease
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Rudolph E. Tanzi Director MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease->Genetics and Aging Research Unit
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