Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. #ENDALZ
New York City, USA
Joined May 2016
The FDA has cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer’s for use in primary care settings specifically to rule out the presence of amyloid, a hallmark of the disease. “This is another important step toward expanding access to Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic tools,” said our
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Positive study results were reported this week at #AAIC25 for people with the APOE4 gene, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Research suggests walking and other lifestyle interventions may be protective against cognitive decline.
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As you age, maintaining a daily habit of walking can prevent cognitive decline, especially for those most at risk, a new study suggests.
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Breaking news from #AAIC25: Participation in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is linked to slower cognitive decline, according to a first-of-its-kind long-term study. https://t.co/Lpt0pyRnBT
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Today at #AAIC25, the Association released its first evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the use of blood-based biomarker tests in specialty care—a significant step forward in transforming Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
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The Alzheimer’s Association released its first clinical practice guideline on the use of blood-based biomarker tests at AAIC 2025 - a landmark step in diagnosis.
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Staten Island advocate @Pratima1010 delivered a letter from 187 constituents to @RepNicole, urging her to speak out in support of the Alzheimer's community. This disease impacts us all and we need everyone's voice in the fight to #ENDALZ @ALZNYCC1 #NYSAlzAdvocacy
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth and signed—your voice matters. Together, we fight to #ENDALZ 💜 @RepNicole
#ENDALZ#StatenIsland #AlzheimersAwareness
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To Stay Sharper While Aging, Get Active, Challenge Your Brain, and Eat Healthy
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Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier
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BREAKING from #AAIC25: U.S. POINTER, a large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trial, shows a healthy lifestyle program targeting multiple risk factors can protect cognitive function in diverse populations in communities across the United States.
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U.S. POINTER is the first large-scale clinical trial to show that healthy lifestyle behaviors targeting multiple risk factors can protect cognitive function.
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And thank you for being alert to opportunities like this to engage with policymakers in the community, @dalma_riquelme! @ALZNYCC1 #ENDALZ #NysAlzAdvocacy
Great turnout for the 2025 Senior Health Fair & Luncheon hosted by Senator Rivera. Thank you @NYSenatorRivera for your dedication in connecting Bronx Seniors to health services and being the voice of the Bronx when you are in Albany fighting to ensure our needs are met.
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Liz from NYC talks about the need for Congress to do more, not less, in the fight to #ENDALZ. @RepEspaillat please support increased Alzheimer's research funding and BOLD funding to support Alzheimer's services, especially for underserved communities. @ALZNYCC1 #NYSAlzAdvocacy
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 💜 Join CAPC staff and #GoPurple in support of the 55+ million people worldwide living with dementia. Take action and share your story using #EndALZ. 👉 https://t.co/PJEPwyja1L
@ALZNYCC1 @alzassociation
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Omeil is our Ambassador for @RepJeffries and looks forward to talking with him and his staff about the challenges of caring for a loved one. @ALZNYCC1 #ENDALZ #NYSAlzAdvocacy
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Margaret's enthusiasm is irresistible! She is looking forward to meeting with @RepRitchie on Capitol Hill and thanking him for his ongoing support for the fight to #ENDALZ! @ALZNYCC1 #NYSAlzAdvocacy
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The 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report shows the need for care, support and research for the over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. Behind these numbers are friends, family and loved ones—the reasons we fight to #ENDALZ. https://t.co/PwUd5bmwA1
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We are proud to have these passionate advocates with us in the fight to #ENDALZ! Evelyn was @alzambassadors for @RepRitchie and now lives in @RepAOC district. Aida is a constituent of @RepEspaillat. #NYSAlzAdvocacy @ALZNYCC1
In honor of National #SiblingsDay, we’re celebrating #ENDALZ advocates Evelyn and Aida from New York. 💜 These Bronx sisters care for their mother Delia who is living with Alzheimer’s and use their voices to advocate for families like theirs.
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Cuts made today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may undermine our nation’s response to the dementia public health crisis. Read our statement: https://t.co/0zsALlAOWX.
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Alzheimer's Association statement: Actions taken by the Department of Health & Human Services may undermine the response to the dementia public health crisis.
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The bipartisan BOLD Alzheimer’s program is at risk. Take action NOW to urge your members of Congress to defend BOLD and continue strengthening our nation’s public health response to Alzheimer’s: https://t.co/VnJBSkm6N9.
#BOLDAlzheimersAct
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Observations from today’s confirmation hearing for the director of the NIH: 1. bipartisan support for addressing dementia was on full display & 2. harmful myths about Alzheimer’s research continue to persist and that needs to stop. Our full statement:
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Read the Alzheimer's Association statement on the Senate HELP Committee hearing for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) director nominee.
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Health and environmental inequality in the S. Bronx increases dementia risks https://t.co/5y9jJ8U2pc via @NYAmNews
amsterdamnews.com
The South Bronx has been known to suffer from poor air quality and health inequality for decades, but now that scourge can be linked.
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Join @NYSALZ on January 30th for a virtual session to discuss 2025 state legislative priorities and how you can participate in this year's Advocacy Week. https://t.co/yZuBQi4EQv
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Join this special virtual session of “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” on January 8. A nutritionist will share science-based recommendations on the healthy habits that can protect your brain as you age. https://t.co/3Lc1sMDvr5
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