6M
Americans Living With Alzheimer's
4TH
Leading
cause of death among African Americans
16M
Expected
to have Alzheimer’s
by 2050
15M
Caregivers. Estimated 17.9 billion hours of unpaid care
Empower
We empower students to be active participants in the Alzheimer's movement through our educational outreach programs.
We educate communities about the effects of Alzheimer’s and teach them how to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Encourage
We encourage students to be change agents amongst their peers and in their communities.
We encourage the youth to express their thoughts about Alzheimer’s disease and to educate the next generation about the disease. Learn more today!
Ignite
Our Vision is to ignite student interest in finding solutions that reduce the impact of Alzheimer's disease on society.
Our Goal is to increase the number of students who pursue STEM careers or other innovative fields that positively impact the Alzheimer’s movement.
Cultivate
As part of our mission, we are striving to cultivate resources to achieve the CAN Dream mission
CAN Dream Foundation offers opportunities for students to complete service learning requirements by providing education and advocacy about Alzheimer’s disease.