Tag : Alzheimers
Will Ferrell to play Ronald Reagan in Political Comedy 'Reagan' title : Will Ferrell To Portray Ronald Reagan in Political Comedy 'Reagan'; Draws Backlash About Alzheimers
summary : Will Ferrell has played his fair share of political characters. On the comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live, he played the role of former president, George W. Bush. He also played the role in the Broadway play, You're Welcome America. In a political comedy movie, The Campaign, he ran as a Democratic candidate trying to get a seat in Congress. Now Ferrell will be taking on the role of another former U.S. president- Ronald Reagan. This is drawing backlash from those who have loved ones with Alzheimers, including Reagan's son, Michael. Find out more here.
date : Apr 29, 2016 02:07 AM EDT
title : Alzheimer’s Research May Receive Record-Setting Funding Increase To $350 Million in Proposed 2016 Government Budget
summary : Alzheimer’s research may receive a record-setting increase in funding of $350 million within the $1.1 trillion spending deal Congress reached Tuesday night for fiscal 2016. If the overall budget is approved by the White House, it will increase government spending on the disease by more than 50 percent, reports The Washington Post.
date : Dec 20, 2015 02:38 PM EST