Without a continued commitment from our government,
costs of treating people with Alzheimer 's will bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid
and have a severe impact on our economy and our families," continued Pierce.

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The "typical" caregiver is a 46-year-old woman with some
college education who works and spends more than 20 hours per
week caring for her mother.
MetLife Foundation has supported Alzheimer's disease research and
outreach activities for more than 20 years . Now we need an
All-American effort to find breakthroughs and speed up the day when no family
has to go through the long goodbye.

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Recently, MetLife Foundation was the sponsor
of The Forgetting, an Emmy-winning primetime PBS documentary and
outreach program on the disease."
"We should honor President Reagan's life with a commitment to fighting
Alzheimer's disease: finding new treatments , care for those with the disease
and ultimately creating a cure," said Senator Mikulski.

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S. Caregivers are defined as those 18 and
older who help another person 18 and older with at least one of
thirteen caregiving tasks, including: help managing finances, grocery
shopping, housework, transferring, dressing , toileting, bathing,
showering or eating.4 billion annually.5 million Americans with Alzheimer's .3 and 16 million by 2050.

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Also in attendance at the announcement was Karen Rivera, a caregiver from
St.
The bill, named after President Reagan who passed away from Alzheimer's in
2004 , authorizes Congress to increase federal funding to $1.

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Among caregivers who care for someone other than a spouse, the
most burdened caregivers say they make an average monthly
financial contribution of $347.

Almost 17% of caregivers say they provide 40 or more hours of
care per week.8 percent.

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Some key highlights:

Almost four in ten (39%) caregivers are men, and 60% of them
are working full-time.

Seventy-nine percent of people needing care are age 50 or older. MetLife Foundation has
awarded over $9.5 million in grants through its Awards for Medical
Research in Alzheimer's Disease program, and has also provided support
to the Alzheimer's Association for initiatives including caregiving
videos, resources for the Hispanic community and the Safe Return
identification program.org. Pierce Joins Senators Mikulski , Bond to Announce Reintroduction
of Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act

WASHINGTON, David Hyde Pierce, national board
member of the Alzheimer's Association, Emmy award winning actor of the
television series "Frasier," and current star of the Broadway musical
Spamalot, joined senators Barbara A.
"I am one of the millions whose family is impacted by Alzheimer's."
There are currently more than 4.
The Alzheimer's Association's vision is a world without Alzheimer's and
its dual mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement
of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families
and caregivers .

Personal stories from people, family and caregivers about Alzheimers.

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The survey counts 44.S.
"An investment of at least $1 billion annually in federal funding is critical
to maintaining the progress in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. A House companion
bill will be introduced soon by Representatives Edward Markey (D-MA), Chris
Smith (R-NJ) and Michael Burgess (R-TX).

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"It directs attention to a growing health
concern -- the well-being of caregivers.

83% of caregivers say they assist relatives . For more information, visit http://www.

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62% made adjustments to
their work life by taking time away or leaving their jobs entirely. The margin of error for
the sample size is 2. Recognizing that family caregivers
provide important societal and financial contributions toward
maintaining the well being of older Americans, NAC was created to
conduct research, develop national projects, and increase public
awareness of the issues of family caregiving. Medicare costs for
beneficiaries with Alzheimer's are expected to increase 75 percent to $160
billion, and Medicaid expenditures on residential dementia care will increase
14 percent to $24 billion, by 2010.

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Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.

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A key finding is that the responsibilities of caregiving can
create long -term problems in the workplace -- a growing concern as the
population ages and there are more instances of people living with
debilitating conditions like cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease.

Caregivers age 50 and older, who tend to care for mothers and
grandmothers, are among those most likely to have provided
care for 20 years or more.

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"We learn from the report that with the shortage of healthcare
workers in the U., and the high cost of care, caregivers represent
the backbone of the way care is delivered," said Sibyl Jacobson,
president and CEO of MetLife Foundation, a supporter of Alzheimer's
research and aging programs. For a hard copy, please write: AARP Fulfillment,
601 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049 and indicate Publication D18196
on the envelope."
"The greatest threat to preventing this disease is lack of adequate
funding for research.

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It was produced by
the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, and funded by MetLife
Foundation.4 million people as caregivers -- those who
provide unpaid care to another adult.
Caregivers say younger recipients (ages 18-49) suffer mainly from
mental illness and depression. is based on a national survey of 6 ,139
adults of whom 1,247 qualified as caregivers.: Executive Summary,
please visit the National Alliance for Caregiving Web site,
www. "As we celebrate the life and legacy
of Ronald Reagan , it is critical that we pass this bill and confront this
expanding public health crisis. The greatest tribute to President Reagan and
his family would be a living memorial.

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Groundbreaking Publication on Caregiving in the U.S. Now Available; Caregiving is Valued at $257 Billion Annually

The average length of care is 4. For information about MetLife
Foundation, please visit www.
Increasing age is the greatest risk factor so as the population ages that
number could range between 11.

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S. "As we move forward, there will be a great need for education,
assistance and workplace adjustments .3 years, but three in ten
caregivers provide care for more than five years.
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a non-profit
coalition created in 1996 to support family caregivers and the
professionals who serve them. If we
do not accelerate research for Alzheimer's right now, the costs of the disease
will eclipse anything else we have on the agenda," said Pierce. This bill will serve as a living
tribute to President Reagan.

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"This study should be reviewed by all those in policy-making
positions because of the ramifications it has for the workplace,
government programs, community, and family life," said Gail Hunt,
executive director of the National Alliance for Caregiving and a
member of the Policy Committee for the 2005 White House Conference on
Aging .caregiving. "There is
real hope that we can reduce the growing threat of Alzheimer's disease through
breakthroughs in disease prevention in the next 10 years. It will spark and accelerate breakthroughs in
research and offer hope to all those suffering from the disease today. "Alzheimer's is an
All -American disease that affected an All-American President.
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and
support, is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding
prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's.org or call
800 -272-3900.

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Study Produced by National Alliance for Caregiving, Funded by
MetLife Foundation

The value of caregiving to society is estimated at $257 billion
annually, with many Americans holding a "second job" as caregiver,
according to the groundbreaking study, Caregiving in the U.
Caregivers say the main health problems for care recipients over 50
are heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's or other dementia.org
To download a copy of Caregiving in the U.

Actor David Hyde Pierce Urges Passage of Reagan Bill to Prevent Alzheimer 's Disease Save Medicaid and Medicare Costs

New scientific
discoveries are occurring regularly that hold great promise, so we need to
make the investment now to keep the momentum going. If we can prevent the
disease we can also achieve tremendous savings to Medicaid and Medicare,
because Alzheimer's disease is a significant cost to these programs. For
nearly 25 years, the donor-supported , not-for-profit Alzheimer's Association
has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive
services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced
public policy changes.

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The
study's notable 44-page executive summary, highlighting valuable
information for policy makers, government officials, employers,
academics and community leaders , is now available.
Caregiving in the U.4 billion annually
to accelerate the investment in research that is crucial to finding ways to
treat and prevent Alzheimer's. It would also provide a tax credit up to
$3,000 to help family caregivers pay for prescription drugs, home health and
day care costs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

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Mikulski (D-MD) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today
to announce the reintroduction of the Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough
Act which would authorize Congress to double federal research funding for
Alzheimer's to $1. Peters, Missouri and Paul Fishman, MD, PhD, a researcher from the
University of Maryland.

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59% of these caregivers either
work, or have worked, while providing care.
"Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that not only affects those
afflicted and their families but threatens to overwhelm our economy and
healthcare system," said Senator Bond.

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