National Initiatives

CDC’s efforts to elevate Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias (ADRD) include the National Healthy Brain Initiative, Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure Act, and Health People 2030. Specific topics related to ADRD including caregiving and health disparities are highlighted through these initiatives.

National Healthy Brain Initiative

Learn more about the National Healthy Brain Initiative, find Road Map resources and documents, Road Map and Resources for Indian Country, and Award Recipients

BOLD Infrastructure Act

Learn more about this law, designed to create a uniform national public health infrastructure focusing on issues such as increasing early detection and diagnosis, risk reduction, supporting dementia caregiving and more

Healthy People 2030

The Healthy People 2030 Core Objectives relate to improving the health and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Learn more about how we use this framework in our work

CDC Awardees