Alzheimer's Advocacy in
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.
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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
State governments are increasingly on the front lines in addressing health issues facing America. As a result, every state must tackle Alzheimer's not only as an aging issue but also as a public health crisis. Alzheimer's Association chapters across the nation work with state officials to determine regulatory and statutory standards for dementia training, provide access to respite care, designate spending for state long-term care services, control Medicaid spending, and in a variety of other ways to provide care and support for those facing this dreaded disease. Learn more
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Ambassadors are grassroots volunteers who serve as the main point of in-district contact for a targeted member of Congress to help the Alzheimer’s Association achieve its federal policy priorities. They develop and cultivate trusted relationships with their assigned congressional office through ongoing, personal contacts, drawing upon proven techniques and the support of Association National and Chapter staff. Alzheimer’s Association Ambassadors commit to serve for a renewable one year term which requires training, mostly done online and at least 4-6 hours a month commitment. Ambassadors attend the annual Public Policy Forum in Washington, DC as well as schedule other in-district visits to legislators.
Jay is assigned to Congressman Valerie Foushee's district and has been actively advocating for the cause with Rep. Foushee's district offices and DC office. To learn more about becoming a part of an Alzheimer's Congressional Team, see the links below.
Text "NCADVOCATE" to 52886 to sign-up to for text alerts to ensure you stay up-to-date on opportunities to take action on our key policies issues.
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Advocate! Participate!
With help from advocates like you, we’ve passed critical legislation and more than quadrupled federal research funding since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in every state capital. We’ll train you to advocate in a variety of ways, some of which take just an hour or two every few months.
Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us? Learn more about becoming an advocate & sign up today.
Chapter Contact(s)
Service Area Headquarters
Eastern North Carolina Service Area
5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone 919.803.8285