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Iowa Chapter Advocacy
Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.
Iowa Alzheimer's Advocacy Day
Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter hosts a State Advocacy Day, empowering volunteers from across the state to advocate for public policies that improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Stay tuned for more information about the 2027 Iowa Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.Iowa Chapter 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.Iowa public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
Iowa policy priorities
Working with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Iowa 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 Iowa policy priorities.
Advocacy volunteering
By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, the Iowa Chapter advocates help pass critical legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and support state initiatives. Explore advocacy volunteer opportunities.Contact Congress
Every voice matters. Every action helps. Join the effort to grow bipartisan support for Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities by urging Congress to take action. Our voices are stronger together. Click here to contact your Members of Congress.
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