U.S. Sets 2025 Target for Alzheimer’s Treatments Plan
Government advisers push for a national Alzheimer’s plan aiming to deliver effective treatments by 2025 with added focus on delaying or preventing the disease and improving day to day care for patients and support for caregivers. The panel notes 5.4 million Americans have dementia now, with costs and unpaid care mounting as the population ages.
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National plan debates dementia awareness and care
Discussion centers on a national public awareness push for early dementia warning signs to boost timely diagnosis. It proposes adding dementia assessment tools to Medicare annual checkups and regular caregiver support and training to improve home-based care and access to resources for families.
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