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Washington State Chapter Advocacy
Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.
Washington 2025 Advocacy Day
YOUR VOICE MATTERSPlease join us for our 2025 Advocacy Day in Olympia on February 4! We will start the day with a training on how to discuss our priorities with legislators, and then head to the capitol to meet with the people who represent you.
Register to RSVP here.
Location: Washington State Capitol
Address: 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Start: February 4, 2025
Questions?
Contact Brad Forbes, Director of Public Policy, at brforbes@alz.org or 206.529.3867.
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Washington Town Halls
In November 2024, we held a Town Halls to talk about federal and state policies impacting those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Check out the recording to hear the discussion about progress on the Alzheimer’s State Plan and questions about public policy priorities.
Washington public health data
A public health approach is necessary to lessen the burden and enhance the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, caregivers, and their families.Washington public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
Washington policy priorities
Working with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Washington State Chapter fight for critical research, prevention and care initiatives at the federal and state levels. From increased research funding to improving Alzheimer’s care and support policies, we aim to advance critical federal and state policy priorities.Learn about Washington policy priorities.
Advocacy volunteering
By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, the Washington State Chapter advocates help pass critical legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and support state initiatives. Explore advocacy volunteer opportunities.Contact Congress
Advocates are urging Congress to build upon the past decade of progress by updating and expanding the work of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA), which has paved the way for our nation to address Alzheimer's and other dementia. Ask Congress to take action.
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