Memory Day in Missouri
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Help us speak with one voice in Missouri to enhance access to care, support and services for people with dementia and their families.
Registration is now closed.
Illinois Action Summit
Tuesday, March 27
Help us speak with one voice in Illinois to enhance access to care, support and services for people with dementia and their families. Travel with Alzheimer's Advocates to Springfield or provide your own transportation.
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Advanced Advocacy Training
Saturday, Feb. 18 | 9:30-11 a.m.
(breakfast provided)
Monday, Feb. 20 | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Register for this FREE training. Training is encouraged but not required to attend advocacy events.
2012 Priorities
We will urge the General Assembly to support the following issues in Missouri and Illinois:
Missouri Priorities
– Advocate for continued funding for Alzheimer's Service Grants that provide respite care assistance to individuals and families across the state.
– Support the recommendations of the Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force charged with addressing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease both now and for future generations.
– Advocate for passage of legislation calling for a National Background Check Program for direct patient access employees in long term care settings.
Illinois Priorities
– Access the dementia capability of existing programs and services as called for in the Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan.
– Encourage Alzheimer’s disease data collection and utilization of the data.
– Preserve access to Medicaid coverage for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Pictures from 2011 Memory Day in Missouri.
