Alzheimer's Advocacy in

The Alzheimer's Association, Desert Southwest Chapter is advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our area.

Take Action! Become an Advocate

Addressing the Alzheimer’s crisis 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 an advocate, you will be invited to engage public officials and policymakers in a variety of ways, urging their support for critical Alzheimer's legislation and policy changes.

Become a part of our advocate community today.

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Policies

Federal Policy

Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that cannot be ignored by federal policymakers. Our goal is to see that the federal government takes bold action now to confront this growing crisis. Urge your elected officials to enact public policies that provide better health and long-term coverage to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care for the millions of people who face this disease every day. Learn more

STATE POLICY PRIORITIES

1. Increase public awareness, early detection and diagnosis

2. Build a dementia-capable workforce

3. Increase access to home and community-based services

4. Enhance the quality of care in residential settings

ARIZONA POLICY

For More information on your Congressional and Legislative districts, elected state officials and the status of state bills, please visit the Arizona State Legislature website.

If you need to register to vote in Arizona please visit the Arizona Secretary of State website.

For more information on the Arizona Alzheimer's State Plan, please view this PDF document.

The Arizona Alzheimer's Task Force Work Teams need members! Please read the overview of the Task Force and the four Work Teams. If you are interested in serving on one of the Work Teams please contact James Fitzpatrick at 602-528-0545, or jfitzpatrick@alz.org.

NEVADA POLICY

For more information on your Congressional and Legislative distrcits, elected state officials and the status of state bills, please visit the Nevada State Legislature website

If you need to register to vote in Nevada please visit this website.

For more information on the Nevada State Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease visit this website.

For information on the Nevada State Alzheimer's Task Force please visit this website.

Upcoming Events

 

Chapter Contact(s)

Chapter Headquarters
Desert Southwest
340 E. Palm Lane, Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone 602.528.0545