An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older, including an estimated 250,600 in Illinois, are living with Alzheimer`s disease in 2026, a number that could grow to 13.8 million nationwide by 2060, without medical breakthroughs.
1 in 5 women are at risk for developing Alzheimer's, a risk earlier screening under the ASAP act could identify sooner.
Thank you for co-sponsoring the bipartisan Alzheimers Screening and Prevention Act! Please urge the House leadership to schedule a vote!
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