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Join the cause
The Alzheimer’s Association — Southwest Missouri Chapter invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.
Add your voice to ours — become an advocate today.
Act now
Write Congress and request more research funds.
Congress needs to know what’s important to you. Tell your elected officials to restore vital funding to Alzheimer research, care and prevention. Write now.
Upcoming events
Memory Day 2009
You are invited to join chapter staff and other advocates as we storm the Capitol on March 11, 2009 to advocate for the issues and concerns of people with dementia and their caregivers. Advocacy is a meaningful way to MOVE our CAUSE so families can receive better support, medical treatments and someday find a cure. Come with us as we make a difference in the lives of the more than 110,000 people in Missouri affected by this devastating disease.
Transportation is provided
Participate in Faces of Alzheimer's ceremony
Meet with legislators and present the platform
All advocates must register in advance!
To register or for more information contact Angel King at angel.king@alz.org or call our office at 417-886-2199.
Legislative visits are scheduled in advance. Thanks to a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, a boxed lunch will be provided.
What is an advocate?
Alzheimer advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.
As an advocate, you will:
- Receive regular updates about current legislative and public policy issues.
- Stay on top of policy and legislative issues through alerts and updates.
- Make calls or write to legislators to forward public policy priorities to improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s.
Southwest Missouri advocacy
If you would like to be added to our advocacy list, please send your contact information to Angel King at angel.king@alz.org.
Federal advocacy
