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    Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter Advocacy

    The Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter is the largest group in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families. Thanks to the tireless work of our advocates, we’ve passed critical legislation in Congress as well as in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and significantly increased federal research funding.
     
    But our work isn’t done. We need dedicated, passionate advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in our state capitals. Whatever your availability or your experience, you can make a difference by sharing your story and joining our volunteer team of advocates.

    To learn more about our state and federal initiatives and hear from our advocates about their experiences, please watch this recording of our recent Advocacy Info Session.

    Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.

    Advocacy volunteering

    Conquering Alzheimer’s is as much a matter of public policy as scientific discovery, and we need your help to change the future of this devastating disease. As a volunteer advocate, you’ll make your voice heard, drive policymakers to address Alzheimer’s and other dementia, and improve the lives of everyone affected by Alzheimer’s.

    Whether you take one of these actions, or all of them, YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
    • Take action through an action alert! It only takes a minute, and you can start today! Text AIMWALK to 52886 to quickly send messages to your legislators as needed to advance bipartisan policy priorities that will have a meaningful impact on people living with Alzheimer's and other dementia and their caregivers.
    • Share an action alert on social media 
    • Share your experiences with Alzheimer’s at a meeting with your State or Federal legislators 
    • Participate in the Massachusetts or New Hampshire State Advocacy Day and ask your legislators to help us end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia
    Explore advocacy volunteer opportunities. 

    Massachusetts and New Hampshire policy priorities

    Working with the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter are active in appealing to their Members of Congress in their home districts and in Washington, DC, as well as advocating at our state capitals to our state legislators. 

    Massachusetts Advocacy Updates

    Massachusetts advocates regularly visited the Massachusetts State House in 2024 for in-person meetings and events to share their personal experiences with legislators and advocate for our Massachusetts legislative priorities.

    In 2024, we worked along with our advocates and legislative champions to maintain funding of the following Alzheimer’s Association priorities in the Massachusetts FY’25 budget:
    • $300,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Coordination (DCC) program; DCC is an evidence-based program that provides vital support to family caregivers who are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia through collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association and healthcare partners. 
    • $250,000 for an Alzheimer’s Public Awareness & Education Campaign to increase awareness of this disease and share resources with the general public in Massachusetts.
    We had an impactful 2024 Massachusetts Advocacy Day at the State House on March 6th. We were thrilled to be joined by close to 100 advocates and have over 75 meetings with legislative offices on our Massachusetts legislative agenda. In addition, many legislators spoke during our legislative briefing and attended the day. Join us for our 2025 Massachusetts Advocacy Day by becoming an advocate today! 

    New Hampshire Advocacy Updates

    On May 1, 2024, we held our advocacy day in New Hampshire. We met with Senate Minority Leader Cindy Rosenwald, a champion on our policy issues and Senator Kevin Avard, Chair of the Legislative Subcommittee on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementia in New Hampshire. We also awarded Governor Sununu with a leadership award for his work on Alzheimer’s. Join us in 2025 by becoming an advocate today! 

    We were also thrilled to see Governor Sununu sign SB302 into law in July which our early stage advocates testified on in May at the New Hampshire State House. This legislation will expand access to telehealth services for the over 26,000 individuals living with Alzhemer’s in New Hampshire, along with many other disease populations impacted, who may need to see specialists outside of New Hampshire 

    Contact Us:

    Please fill out this form or contact the MA/NH Public Policy & Advocacy Team directly at advocacymanh@alz.org with any questions.​​​

    Massachusetts and New Hampshire Advocacy Day

    Join us for Massachusetts and New Hampshire 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.

    Sign up to become an advocate.

    Massachusetts/New Hampshire 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.
     

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    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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