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The #ASAPAct empowers earlier detection which provides patients, families and caregivers with an opportunity to better chart a path forward for care and treatment, and hope to improve the overall trajectory for a loved one. Congress must pass the #ASAPAct to support the #Fight4Health to #EndAlz.
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“Particularly with a progressive condition like Alzheimer’s, early diagnosis is so critical in giving caregivers an opportunity to plan for what’s ahead, and act quickly” @CaregiverAction’s Marvell Adams. #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct
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“Preparation generates savings and the opportunity for improving Alzheimer’s diagnostics is a critical way for rural America to achieve better outcomes. The #ASAPAct is a key element to making this a reality” @NationalGrange’s Burton Eller
“Rural health has not been a diagnostics forward area due to many barriers but now that can change” notes @NationalGrange’s Burton Eller. The #ASAPAct is geared to support that change for people and families facing Alzheimer’s so they can get the care they need sooner.
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“Sky high support for the bipartisan #ASAPAct - 90% of Americans support access to diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease” @ALZIMPACT’s Robert Egge
“Technology is leading us to earlier detection” shares @ALZIMPACT’s Robert Egge at today’s #ASAPAct briefing on Capitol Hill. Now it’s time to support access to the tools that can help improve outcomes. #Fight4Health #EndAlz
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“Rural health has not been a diagnostics forward area due to many barriers but now that can change” notes @NationalGrange’s Burton Eller. The #ASAPAct is geared to support that change for people and families facing Alzheimer’s so they can get the care they need sooner.
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“Technology is leading us to earlier detection” shares @ALZIMPACT’s Robert Egge at today’s #ASAPAct briefing on Capitol Hill. Now it’s time to support access to the tools that can help improve outcomes. #Fight4Health #EndAlz
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Thank you @pfcd for hosting this discussion on the bipartisan #ASAPAct! We need Congress to get this over the finish line! #ENDALZ
.@alzassociation Chief Public Policy Officer, @RobertEgge is joining @pfcd, @CaregiverAction, and @NationalGrange on Thursday to discuss the importance of passing the bipartisan #ASAPAct in improving early Alzheimer's detection and diagnosis.
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Early detection could save America up to seven trillion dollars. That’s why I'm proud of my bipartisan ASAP Act, which advanced through @waysandmeansgop to expand Medicare coverage for early Alzheimer’s detection, giving families more time and hope. atr.org/atr-supports-the-alz…
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Prevention today means better health tomorrow. That’s why I’m proud to support preventive care policies, like the ASAP Act, as Chairman of the @waysandmeansGOP Health Subcommittee.
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
.@alzassociation Chief Public Policy Officer, @RobertEgge is joining @pfcd, @CaregiverAction, and @NationalGrange on Thursday to discuss the importance of passing the bipartisan #ASAPAct in improving early Alzheimer's detection and diagnosis.
Join us for lunch on Capitol Hill this Thursday and hear from @CaregiverAction, @NationalGrange and @ALZIMPACT about the urgency to pass the #ASAPAct for millions living with Alzheimer's. RSVP: forms.gle/M6DMqoxiNYJp5mQQ7 #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
According to our latest national survey, only about a quarter of Americans think we are making enough progress in brain health research. Today is World Alzheimer's Day, an observance that aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and dementia, and focuses on early detection. The Alzheimer's Association (@alzassociation) and UsAgainstAlzheimer's (@UsAgainstAlz) are doing important work 365 days a year to improve dementia prevention and advance brain health research. #WorldAlzheimersDay #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #BrainHealthResearch
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Caring for someone with a serious mental illness can feel overwhelming — and caregivers need support, too. NAMI HelpLine National Director Megan Rochford recently joined the Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches podcast to talk about the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine and why connection, guidance and support from people who understand can make a difference. Hear their conversation about supporting caregivers, navigating mental health challenges as a family and making sure caregivers know they don’t have to do it alone. Listen to the conversation: bit.ly/4hf2De5 Learn more about the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine: nami.org/family #caregiving @SZ3MomsTrenches
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Join us for lunch on Capitol Hill this Thursday and hear from @CaregiverAction, @NationalGrange and @ALZIMPACT about the urgency to pass the #ASAPAct for millions living with Alzheimer's. RSVP: forms.gle/M6DMqoxiNYJp5mQQ7 #WorldAlzheimersDay
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Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay, we recognize the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s, and the families and caregivers navigating this devastating disease alongside them. We are entering a new era of Alzheimer’s care, with advances in earlier diagnosis and treatments offering new possibilities. But progress only matters if patients can access it. We must ensure people facing Alzheimer’s have timely access to diagnosis, innovative treatments and quality care, because when it comes to this progressive disease, time matters. pfcdalz.org
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For people living with Alzheimer's and their families, time matters. PFCD urges Congress to act ASAP to send this important, bipartisan legislation to the President's desk. pfcdalz.org/post/pfcd-applau…
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Early detection for Alzheimer’s is crucial for our seniors and families health. I’m proud to continue pushing for the ASAP Act after it passed out of @WaysandMeansGOP unanimously yesterday, agreeing that preventative tools in Alzheimer’s care is essential.
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Thank you @WaysandMeansGOP for your leadership on this important legislation that will impacts millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s. #Fight4Health #EndAlz #ASAPAct 👏🏻💜
PASSED: The Ways and Means Committee just passed H.R. 6130, the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act. Introduced by @VernBuchanan, this bill ensures Medicare covers innovative blood-based tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages.
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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) retweeted
Thank you @VernBuchanan for your ongoing leadership in advancing the bipartisan #ASAPAct and for being a steadfast champion for improving early Alzheimer's detection and diagnosis.
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