Join the cause Act now Events What is an advocate? Massachusetts advocacy New Hampshire advocacy Federal advocacy Join the cause Washington D.C. Policy Forum a great success in 2013 More than 30 advocates from the Bay and Granite states traveled to Washington D.C. for the 25th Annual Public Policy Forum.  They were treated to three days of learning, hearing supportive speeches from celebrities such as David Hyde-Pierce and Glen Campbell and meeting with the Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill. With great support from the majority of our elected officials, our chapter effectively advocated for the HOPE for Alzheimer's Act and the Bi-partisan Alzheimer's Disease Task Force.  We cannot wait to return next year to continue our efforts to end Alzheimer's disease, raise public awareness and make our voices heard.   Please consider joining us next year for this great event, April 2014. Massachusetts and New Hampshire legislation for 2013-2014 Help us continue to MOVE the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Project Act and the Acute Care Act.  The Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Project Act (MAPA) MAPA will create an office for Alzheimer’s disease at EOHHS to coordinate government efforts and ensure that appropriate resources are maximized and leveraged for the 120,000 individuals and their families who live with the challenges of this disease every day.   Sponsors: Senator M. Moore and Representative Scibak Acute Care Act The Acute Care Act asks the state legislature to call for an Alzheimer’s and related Dementias in Acute Care Advisory Committee to convene and produce written strategy to ensure acute care settings provide dementia-capable care as of 2015. The state legislature is also held responsible to implementing the strategies outlined in the acute Care Advisory committee report to ensure dementia-capable care in acute care settings. Sponsors: Senator Jehlen and Representative Canavan Help us continue to MOVE the New Hampshire State Plan and prepare for the Universal Adult Guardianship Act to be filed next fall. New Hampshire Alzheimer's Project Act (NHAPA) The NH State Plan work groups continue to meet.  More then 30 professionals and service providers are working with more than 50 families and care partners to help shape this plan for the Granite state.  We thank Rep. Pat Long for his lead sponsorship of this  process. Want to help?  Please contact Jennifer Carter in MA and Heather Carroll for NH. Jennifer Carter at 617.868.6718 x2027 or e-mail jennifer.carter@alz.org. Heather Carroll at 603.609.6590 or e-mail heather.carroll@alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Add your voice to ours — become an advocate today. Advocacy Action in 2013 Please show your support for Alzheimer's disease and our policy efforts in New Hamshire and Massachusetts.  Write, e-mail or call your Massachusetts or New Hampshire state representative or senator TODAY and ask them to become part of the Alzheimer's Association and a legislative Champion for the Bay State or the Granite State.  What is an advocate? Alzheimer advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care, improve quality care in residential settings, and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia. As an advocate you will: Receive regular updates about current legislative and public policy issues. Advocate for public policy priorities to improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s.  Federal advocacy  Federal update  National priorities Back to top