Explaining the Recently Enacted National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA)
February 4, 2011 BrightFocus Foundation On January 4th, the U.S. government signed NAPA into law. The passing of NAPA will bring about an integrated National plan aimed at defeating Alzheimer's disease, and it will coordinate and provide information to Alzheimer's research and services across all Federal agencies. It's also aimed at accelerating treatments that could halt, prevent, or even reverse the course of Alzheimer's disease. NAPA will coordinate with international bodies in an effort to create deeper integration and communication in the fight against Alzheimer's disease globally. Some of NAPA's specific goals include:
It's crucial that the administration remain committed to the promises they made when enacting NAPA, and on behalf of the millions of American's living with Alzheimer's disease, we urge the U.S. government to swiftly and successfully implement this important new law. Learn more about the priorities of NAPA.
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