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Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Town Halls, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State

You have a friend in Congress: Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier

Congressman Kim Schrier, M.D., of Washington’s 8th district joined the Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter at the Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Redmond on Oct. 6, 2019.  Since becoming a member of Congress in 2019, Dr. Schrier has been a good supporter of Alzheimer’s Association priorities: These are to improve care and support for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and dramatically increase Alzheimer’s … Continue reading You have a friend in Congress: Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier

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Pramila Jayapal standing with a group of people
Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, education, Uncategorized, Washington, Washington State

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Supporting families and funding research

By Pramila Jayapal, Congresswoman for Washington District 7 In the summer of last year, I was approached by a constituent with a story that I’ve heard all too often. Mikaela Louie was born and raised in Seattle and was working abroad after completing her undergraduate program when tragedy struck. Mikaela received a call from home: her mother, only 57 years old, was diagnosed with early … Continue reading Fighting Alzheimer’s: Supporting families and funding research

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