Preventing and Treating Dementia: Research Priorities to Accelerate Progress

By: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Health and Medicine Division and Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education and Board on Health Sciences Policy and Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences and Committee on Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

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Synopsis: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), a collection of neurodegenerative conditions, take a heavy physical, emotional, and financial toll on individuals, families, and communities. Developing effective strategies for preventing and treating these conditions, which impact millions of people in the United States, is one of the most pressing needs in biomedical research today. The National Institutes of Health has invested billions of dollars in this research, which has led to numerous scientific advances over the last decade. However, the pace of progress has not kept up with the growing needs of people living with AD/ADRD and those at risk. Consequently, the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke asked the National Academies to convene an expert committee to examine and assess the current state of biomedical research and recommend research priorities to advance the prevention and treatment of AD/ADRD. Preventing and Treating Dementia outlines these research priorities and recommends strategies to overcome barriers to progress.