Bethany Living

There is positive news to report on the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The Obama administration will boost Alzheimer's research funding which could one day pave the way to finding a cure.

President Obama will ask for an additional $156 million increase in funding over the next two years.

The National Institutes of Health will commit another $50 million in funding this year. This is in addition to the 80 million dollars the president included in his 2013 proposed budget. 
 
Another $26 million would be allocated starting next year for caregiver support, education, and public awareness.

Alzheimer's is "a disease that takes a devastating toll on millions of Americans," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said when the funding plan was announced. "Reducing the burden of Alzheimer's disease on patients and their families is an urgent national priority."
 
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in America. More than five million people suffer from the disease in the U.S. alone. That number is predicted to balloon to 16 million by 2050.  

Bethany Village offers a caring environment for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The area, known as Courtyard Park, opened in 2009. Residents live in households, each with a private bedroom and bathroom.  Contact Dana Lynch at 937-436-7557 to learn more. For more information on Alzheimer's disease and care giving support, please visit the Miami Valley chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.