Category: Essays

by Mary Woolley, Research!America president and CEO Lofty goals are exactly what are needed to tackle daunting challenges. President Obama has recently announced just such a lofty goal. The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN Initiative) promises profound impact for patients, caregivers, clinicians and others who cope with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other […]

by Mike Splaine In late April, I will join with hundreds of advocates for the Alzheimer’s Association 25th annual public policy forum and make Congressional visits with persons with dementia, family and professional caregivers and others who make up the faces of a broadening movement. I have done this many times but a milestone year — […]