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
As the growing Alzheimer population continues to strain an already fragile healthcare system, our legislators must understand the urgent need to increase federal research funding for Alzheimer's disease. Come to the Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum in Washington this March – so they can hear this from you!
Advocacy Forum
Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill!
The annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy 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. The Forum is part of the Alzheimer's Association Action Summit that encompasses 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)
October 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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