Join the cause
As Alzheimer's disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our healthcare system, scientists are coming closer to finding better treatments that could drastically alter the course of the disease. Now is the time to join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s and their families, and help persuade Congress to increase funding for research.
Add your voice to ours – become an advocate today.
As an advocate, you will:
- Generate action from our elected officials by making calls and writing letters.
- Stay on top of policy and legislative issues through alerts and updates.
- Help elevate Alzheimer's from a disease to a cause.
2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
Advocacy Forum
The annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum brought together advocates from across the country to meet face to face with their members of Congress to push for increased funding for Alzheimer research and care programs. The Forum was part of the Alzheimer's Association Action Summit that encompassed three other events: Diversity Dialogue, Corporate Roundtable and the National Alzheimer's Gala.
When: March 7-9, 2010
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Contact: Call 202.393.7737 or e-mail forum@alz.org
Web site: http://www.alz.org/summit/
Priorities
Federal Priorities
The Alzheimer's Association advocates that:
1. Health care reform legislation must improve care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
2. Alzheimer research funding must be significantly increased.
3. Alzheimer’s disease efforts must be driven by a specific, actionable and coordinated federal strategic plan.
Federal Priorities (1 page)
February Federal Update - Monthly update on our priorities and federal issues.
If you are a congressional staff person, please see our Policymakers section for more information.
State Priorities
The Alzheimer's Association is also working to:
1. Ensure access to Medicaid coverage for dementia care
2. Improve the quality of dementia care
3. Develop comprehensive state government Alzheimer's disease plans
If you are a state legislator, please see our Policymakers section for more information.
Want to know what's happening in your state? Contact your local chapter.
Progress
Thanks to our advocates, we have had great successes in the fight against Alzheimer disease. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association and advocates were at the forefront of the effort to add early-onset Alzheimer’s to the Social Security Administration's Compassionate Allowances list. Learn more about our advocacy victory on behalf of individuals living with Alzheimer's and their families.
