[1] It resulted in a U.S. National Alzheimer's Plan for increased spending on scientific research, care, and public engagement.
[3][4] Named the 'Alzheimer's Study Group', the taskforce consisted of health policy experts and was co-chaired by former House Speaker Rep. Newt Gingrich and Sen. Bob Kerrey.
[5] A National Plan to address Alzheimer's disease was subsequently released on May 15, 2012 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
[6] This group also consisted of Health and Human Services representatives from the following agencies: Reports on each goal are generated yearly.
[8] The existence of the National Alzheimer's Project Act means that the U.S. joins 31 other countries and territories around the world who have developed a plan for dementia.