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Twice the Impact During the Dog Days of Summer
Our End of Summer 2x Match is underway, but not for long. From now until midnight on Aug. 31, your gift can have double the impact on advancing research and helping provide care and support for those impacted by Alzheimer’s.
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Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Advocacy
Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.
Florida advocacy days
Rally in Tally takes place during Florida's legislative session. More details coming soon.
Florida 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.Florida public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
Florida policy priorities
Working with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida policy priorities.
Advocacy volunteering
By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, the Florida Gulf Coast 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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