NEW YORK, 15 December 2010 PRNewswire-USNewswire / – The Alzheimer's Foundation of America made the statement today as regards the adoption of the law on the National Alzheimer's project. Law on the National Alzheimer's project would create National Alzheimer's project, coordinate the Government's efforts to prevent and treat disease and create a national strategy on Alzheimer's disease. In September, Alzheimer's Foundation of America held a sign on the effort of the letter in support of H.R. 4689 and s. 3036, receives the support of over 100 organizations. Upon approval by the House of representatives today and the Senate last week, the Bill is now headed to President Obama signature.
Statement of Hall, Eric j., President and CEO of Foundation of America Alzheimer's disease:
"Applaud us the adoption by the House of representatives today and the Senate of the week last project National Alzheimer and thank especially representatives Edward j. Markey (D - MA), representative Chris Smith (R - NJ) and Senators Evan Bayh (D - IN) and Susan Collins (R - ME) to defend the law."
"This memorable action marks a significant recognition of the urgency of the need for a strategic and coordinated approach that will lead to effective treatment and care and public health crisis. This is a victory for families struggling with this disease every day and for organizations seeking to make a difference.
"By setting in motion first nationwide to combat Alzheimer's disease that offers hope to such American law 5.1 million currently with disease Alzheimer's and their families and those who must face in the future of this disorder in the brain." Its adoption would not be timely, as the first wave of baby boomers turn 65 in 2011 and to face an increased risk of disease.
"We hope that the adoption of the law on the National Alzheimer's project marks a watershed to the attention of our country and the financing of this disease." The challenges are enormous, and only by uniting can advance us care and healing.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America, based in New York, is a non-profit organization that brings together more than 1,400 member organizations across the country to provide services and optimal care to individuals confronting dementia and their caregivers and their families. Its services include a toll-free line, educational materials, a free quarterly magazine for professional training and care providers. For more information about MOF, call toll-free 866-MOF-8484 www.alzfdn.org or visit.
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