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Illinois Chapter Advocacy
Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.
Illinois Advocacy Day
Join us for Illinois Advocacy Day to hear from our bipartisan legislative champions, get the latest updates on bills that support people living with dementia and their family caregivers, and meet with your state legislators.
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Illinois 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.Illinois public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
Illinois policy priorities
Working with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Illinois 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 Illinois policy priorities.
Advocacy volunteering
By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, the Illinois 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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