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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.
Become an advocate and help advance public policies that continue to make Alzheimer’s a local and national priority.
Facing Alzheimer’s Together
Please join the Alzheimer’s Association, state legislative leaders and local organizations for community conversations on the resources and programs available to support dementia caregivers and the policies shaping Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Massachusetts.
These networking and community events will bring together health care professionals, advocates, and community leaders to explore how we can better serve families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We will also reflect on the progress Massachusetts has made in addressing Alzheimer’s and what other policies could make a difference for families and strengthen our collective response to this growing public health challenge.
Newton Community Conversation
- When: Thursday, November 13, 9:00 AM
- Where: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, 320 Nevada St., Suite #201, Newton, MA 02460
- Featuring State Representative and House Chair of Health Care Financing Committee John Lawn
Lexington Community Conversation
- When: Thursday, November 20, 10:00 AM
- Where: Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
- Featuring State Senator and Senate Chair of Health Care Financing Cindy Friedman
Marlborough Community Conversation
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 10:00 AM
- Where: Marlborough Senior Center, 40 New Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
- Featuring State Representative Danielle Gregoire, First Division Chair
- Click here to register!
More Information
For more information about this event, please contact Lainey Titus Samant, Senior Advocacy Manager: ltsamant@alz.org
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 888.438.0144 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
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.- Please see alzimpact.org/federal for an overview of our federal priorities.
- Click here to learn more about our current legislative priorities for Massachusetts.
- New Hampshire 2026 priorities coming soon!
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 2025, we worked along with our advocates and legislative champions to maintain funding of the following Alzheimer’s Association priorities in the Massachusetts FIscal Year 2026 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.
New Hampshire Advocacy Updates
On March 12, 2025, we held our Advocacy Day at the State House in Concord! Throughout the day we met with a number of high ranking members of the House and Senate, including the Speaker of the House and the Senate Minority Leader. We also hosted a luncheon for our Legislative Champions in the House and Senate. And finally, we closed out a great day of advocacy by meeting Governor Kelly Ayotte who proclaimed, March 12, 2025 NH Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Day! Join us for another great day of advocacy in 2026 by becoming an advocate today!This year, we were thrilled to have strong bipartisan support of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Respite Grant program! This program provides grants to caregivers who are caring for their loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia at home, so that they may take a break. Due to our advocacy, we were able to obtain an additional $100,000 annually for the program in the state’s budget. This means that over $800,000 over the biennium is now dedicated to directly support New Hampshire caregivers and their loved ones living with the disease. We were also able to successfully pass legislation to increase collaboration between the Alzheimer’s and EMS professional communities, helping to improve outcomes for everyone when EMS personnel and those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia interact.
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.Massachusetts public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
New Hampshire public health data:
- Alzheimer’s Statistics (PDF)
- Cognitive Decline (PDF)
- Dementia Caregiving (PDF)
- Risk Factors (PDF)
- County-level Alzheimer’s Prevalence (PDF)
Contact Congress
Advocates are urging Congress to continue investing in Alzheimer’s research and dementia public health infrastructure. A sustained investment in Alzheimer's research and BOLD will continue our nation's progress in the fight against Alzheimer's and other dementia. Ask Congress to continue to support funding and take a look at our other federal priorities here.
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