New Hillary for America Ad Focuses on Clinton Plan to Confront Alzheimer’s Disease
Today, Hillary for America released a new TV ad, “Keith,” which features Keith Thompson, a New Hampshire librarian who cares for his 84-year-old mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. The ad shows Keith telling his story in his own words, including the fact that costs for day care are so high that he must take his mother to work with him to provide her care.
The announcement comes the day after Clinton proposed a $2 billion annual commitment to prevent, treat and make a cure for Alzheimer’s disease possible by 2025, along with a new initiative to strengthen support for caregivers like Keith.
Part of Clinton’s new Alzheimer’s agenda includes supporting caregivers like Keith by fighting for Medicare to cover a comprehensive, care-planning session with a clinician following every new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related diseases.
The Washington Post called Clinton’s plan “ambitious,” and it drew bipartisan praise: Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey called it “the kind of clear and aggressive roadmap this nation needs,” while former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that, on Alzheimer’s, Clinton “is moving in the right direction.” In addition, Alzheimer’s advocate Maria Shriver said she was “thrilled” with Clinton’s plan.
The new, 30-second spot is part of the campaign’s ongoing buy in New Hampshire and will run alongside previously released ads.
