2025 National Alzheimer's Summit

What does “good” care really mean for someone with Alzheimer’s? How can patients and their loved ones navigate this complex journey with clarity and efficacy? Patients and providers will discuss a path forward, specifically highlighting how individuals get diagnosed earlier, move into treatment or clinical trials if appropriate and desired, and have as much time as possible for them and their care partners to plan appropriately. This high-level road map will provide a pathway for both patients and their care partners. Key question: What are the challenges faced after diagnosis and how do people benefit from a roadmap?

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Easy access to high-quality resources and cognitive assessments would be a gamechanger for anyone concerned about their or a loved one’s cognitive health. Remote digital cognitive assessments (remote DCAs) have the potential to do just that, with many advantages over traditional pen-and-paper versions, including reliability, access, cost-effectiveness, and the capability of tracking over multiple assessments. Similarly, the BrainGuide platform empowers people with free and accessible knowledge and resources. This panel will discuss what the use of digital resources and cognitive assessments could look like in the home setting.

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This inspiring session will feature remarkable individuals who have refused to let an Alzheimer’s diagnosis define their limits—from athletic pursuits to scientific studies and global advocacy. Seeing themselves as living with—not dying with—a diagnosis, they bust the stigma and remain proactive by taking steps to be brain healthy as long as they can. Each speaker will share their personal journey and leave us with a powerful call to action for policymakers, clinicians, and the public. Key Question: Each of you has chosen not just to live with Alzheimer’s or the fear of it—but to lead with it. What was the moment or realization that shifted your mindset from fear or limitation to purpose and action?

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