Alzheimer's disease is one of the most critical public health issues in America.
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. While Alzheimer's places a huge burden on the health care system, with annual costs exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars, the cost is far more than financial. This is why we unrelentingly advocate for the rights of the Alzheimer’s and dementia community, as well as critical research funding. We advocate to change the trajectory of this disease.
1 IN 3 SENIORS DIE WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR ANOTHER DEMENTIA.
6 MILLION PEOPLE ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S. OVER 11 MILLION FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE CARING FOR THEM.
ALZHEIMER'S IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE DISEASE IN AMERICA.
ALZHEIMER'S KILLS MORE THAN BREAST CANCER OR PROSTATE CANCER COMBINED.
Our advocates play a critical role in our efforts to influence Alzheimer’s and dementia policy at the federal and state level. Working together we are making an impact.
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Add Your Voice
You can make a difference. Help us make Alzheimer’s a national priority today.
Become an Advocate
Join the Alzheimer's Association and the
Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) — a separately incorporated advocacy affiliate of the Alzheimer's Association — as an advocate to:
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Receive information about legislative and policy priorities
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Be alerted of simple ways to communicate with elected officials via petitions, phone calls and other calls-to-action
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Be invited to participate in advocacy and policy-related events in your area
- Be invited to attend the Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum
- Share your story with other advocates