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Advisory Council October 2015 Meeting Presentation: Bypass Budget Comments

Monday, October 26, 2015

 

Bypass Budget Comments

Research Subcommittee

The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services strongly endorses the National Institutes of Health Bypass Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2017. The Council urges Congress to provide the funds identified by NIH to achieve the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease goal "to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025".

Clinical Subcommittee

The Clinical Care sub-committee of the Alzheimer’s Advisory Board confirms our support for the NIH Professional Bypass Budget.  This investment is crucial to help scientist’s find an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease.

LTSS Subcommittee

Separate priority should be given to research on the most effective: Assessments of cognitive impairment; Strategies to support caregivers, reduce caregiver stress and mitigate health risks; Long term services and supports in the community; Array of living options to maximize quality of life; options for payment for long term services and supports.