- According to AARP1, the infusion of federal dollars will establish so-called centers of excellence around the country dedicated to finding the best strategies to deal with Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline and overall brain health.
- It will also help in agencies’ efforts to promote early detection and diagnosis. This in turn may reduce risk and prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
- With this funding, the CDC will work with state health departments to help promote brain health, reduce the risk of cognitive decline and possibly improve the care of Alzheimer’s sufferers.
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