Alzheimer’s Association issues statement on
the Department of Health and Human Services
Draft Framework for National Alzheimer's
Plan
January 11, 2012,PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- The Alzheimer's Association believes the
"Draft Framework for the National Plan to
Address Alzheimer's Disease" released by
the Department of Health and Human Services
offers a comprehensive outline of goals and
strategies that must be addressed in the
nation's first ever strategic plan for
Alzheimer's.
This initial framework of themes is a
significant marker in this process and
highlights many solutions to the challenges
raised by Americans from across the country
in the Alzheimer's Association report,
"Alzheimer's from the Frontlines," and
identified by Congress in the passing of the
National Alzheimer's Project Act. We expect
a detailed plan that includes a timeline,
implementation steps and the appropriate
commitment necessary to bring the objectives
outlined in the framework to fruition.
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to
working with Health and Human Services
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to achieve what
she called, "an aggressive and coordinated
national strategy" on Alzheimer's
implemented "swiftly and effectively" and
that the Administration's commitment to
addressing this escalating Alzheimer's
crisis is honored. On behalf of the more
than 5 million individuals living with
Alzheimer's and their 15 million caregivers,
the Alzheimer's Association is dedicated to
ensuring a National Alzheimer's plan that is
urgent, transformational, achievable and
accountable – anything short is
unacceptable.
The Association looks forward to next week's
Advisory Council meeting to discuss this
framework and the Council's recommendations
on what must be included in the national
plan in detail.
About the Alzheimer's Association:
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's
leading voluntary health organization in
Alzheimer care, support and research. Our
mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease
through the advancement of research; to
provide and enhance care and support for all
affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia
through the promotion of brain health. Our
vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For
more information, visitwww.alz.org.
SOURCE Alzheimer's Association
