BOLD Infrastructure Act is Signed into Law

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 16 million Alzheimer’s caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s advocate, it is my honor to represent them.

Congress just passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act with a strong bipartisan vote, and I want to thank Representative Barry Loudermilk for championing this meaningful legislation. The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act will allow effective Alzheimer’s public health interventions to be implemented across the country. Both of my parents suffered from Alzheimer’s and required full time care for many years.

Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease - which is why Congress must remain committed to action on this devastating disease. Passage of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act underscores how elected officials are working together to address Alzheimer’s as a public health crisis - not just from a funding standpoint, but also from a caregiver standpoint.

By applying a public health approach to reduce risk, detect early symptoms, and advance care, Representative Loudermilk is helping to change the trajectory of this devastating disease. To learn more about Alzheimer’s and how you can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s visit alz.org.