HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease

HHS released the first National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease in 2012, establishing a comprehensive framework to accelerate scientific progress and improve support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their families. Since then, the National Plan has been updated annually and has guided federal efforts across research, care delivery, public health, and data infrastructure. HHS is now updating the overall National Plan to lead federal efforts through 2035. HHS would like input from the public to inform the future direction of federal efforts. Through this RFI, HHS invites public comment on approaches to advancing AD/ADRD research and development of new interventions to prevent and treat dementia, risk reduction strategies, early detection and diagnostic tools, and/or enhanced care, services, and supports for people living with dementia and their families, caregivers, and care partners. The Department also seeks input on gaps, emerging priorities, and opportunities to strengthen coordination across federal, state, Tribal, local, private sector, and community partners. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit public input to inform the development of a comprehensive update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, including future goals and priorities.