Alzheimer's Council Gears Up for 2035 Strategy Meeting
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's is meeting on February 9, 2026, to welcome new members and plan updates to the National Alzheimer's strategy through 2035. This meeting affects people with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and anyone interested in new research and care ideas. It’s a chance to hear about government efforts and share your voice, with no direct cost but big hopes for better support and solutions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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National Alzheimer's Plan Update Meeting
HHS is holding a public Advisory Council meeting on February 9, 2026 (10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) to introduce new members and discuss updating the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease for 2026–2035. The meeting will include agency overviews of work since 2011 and presentations on innovative Alzheimer's interventions.
Public Comment Opportunity Rules
There is a public comment period on February 9, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.; oral comments are limited to two (2) minutes per individual and you must register by emailing your name to [email protected] by Monday, February 2, 2026. Written comments (including a written copy of oral remarks) may be submitted for the record by Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to the same email or by mail.
In-Person Security and ID Requirements
If you plan to attend in person at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, you must register by emailing [email protected] by Monday, February 2, 2026 to be placed on the expected-attendees list and present a REAL ID-compliant credential or another federally approved form of identification to enter. Non-U.S. citizens must indicate that when registering so appropriate security procedures can be followed.
Hybrid Meeting with Live Webcast
The Advisory Council meeting will be hybrid and streamed live at www.hhs.gov/live on February 9, 2026, and video recordings will be added to the National Alzheimer's Project Act website afterward, allowing those who cannot attend in person to watch the presentations and proceedings.
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