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.
Act Now
Write Congress Show your support for increased research funding and protection of vital Alzheimer programs.
Public Policy Forum
Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill!
The annual Alzheimer's Association Public Policy Forum brings 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.
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: www.alz.org/forum
Priorities
Federal Priorities
The Alzheimer's Association advocates to:
1. Increase federal funding for Alzheimer research by $250 million in fiscal year 2010
2. Establish an Alzheimer's Solutions Project Office within the federal government
3. Phase out Medicare’s two-year wait for individuals under age 65 with Alzheimer’s
 Federal Priorities (1 page)
June 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 made great strides in the fight against Alzheimer disease. Learn more about our successes.
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