Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2005

The Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2005 was a bipartisan proposal designed to increase federal investment in Alzheimer’s research and provide financial relief to families affected by the disease. The bill sought to accelerate the search for treatments and prevention strategies through the National Institute on Aging while expanding public education efforts through the CDC.

For everyday citizens, the bill aimed to reduce the financial and emotional burden of caregiving by offering tax credits for those caring for loved ones with long-term needs and making long-term care insurance premiums tax-deductible. Additionally, it proposed federal grants to improve access to respite care, providing temporary relief for family caregivers. Although the bill was introduced with significant support, it did not advance past the committee stage during the 109th Congress.