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Alzheimer's Disease
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•	As many as 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's.

•	Alzheimer's and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older.

•	Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer's.

•	Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death.

•	The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer's and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year.

Source: Alzheimer's Association

Fight For A Cure Now

the Alzheimer’s Association launched the Advocates for Alzheimer’s Disease essay contest, which encourages young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 touched by Alzheimer’s to voice their concerns ... read more

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	Welcome... The Junior Committee, Alzheimer's Association - NYC Chapter is dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias to individuals in their 20's and 30's through events, support and education to further the efforts of the NYC Chapter.

The Junior Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm at the Alzheimer’s Association, NYC Chapter headquarters at:

360 Lexington Ave. 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10017 (bet. 41st and 42nd street)

Who We Are

The Junior Committee, Alzheimer's Association - NYC Chapter is made up of a diverse group of civic-minded young professionals who have all been touched by Alzheimer’s in some way. Some have lost a loved one, some have watched a friend suffer, and some have been caregivers – but all are united by a desire to see an end to Alzheimer’s Disease.