Don’t leave rural America behind in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Published May 19, 2026 9:00am ET



In America, where you live should never determine the quality of healthcare you receive. But for too many families in rural communities, that is still the reality.

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is difficult anywhere. In rural America, it comes with an added burden — fewer specialists, fewer resources, and fewer opportunities to detect the disease early enough to make a difference. And with a disease where time matters, that gap matters.

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