Markey Commemorates World Alzheimer's Day

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In recognition of World Alzheimer's Action Day, Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), founder and co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Taskforce on Alzheimer's Disease, today released the following statement. Today, more than 36 million people around the world are suffering from Alzheimer's or related dementias, and by 2050 this number is projected to triple to 115 million.

"Today, we honor the millions of Americans struggling with this devastating disease," said Rep. Markey. "And we salute the countless caregivers across the country, true heroes working tirelessly to care for family and loved ones. With the Baby Boom generation retiring, our country is facing a tidal wave of Alzheimer's cases and the costs associated with care. This disease is both a health care and fiscal crisis. I again pledge to advocate on behalf of all of those affected by this disease so that one day we will have to look to the history books to find that there ever was a disease called Alzheimer's."

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