Advocacy

This section contains key advocacy resources for Alzheimer advocates. This ever-expanding list is just a sampling. If you need a resource that's not on this page, please contact us.

General resources

• Advocacy Handbook
  Simple tips on communicating with elected officials, influencing the media and a glossary of policy terms.
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• National Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
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• National Program 2005: Hope for a Better Tomorrow
  A summary of the Association's public policy goals and objectives.
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• 2005 Advocates Guide
  Guide to advocacy Issues for use with Congress, state legislators, governors and local officials.
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• Report: Cost to U.S. Business
  Cost to Business 2002: Alzheimer's Disease Cost to American Businesses released by the Alzheimer's Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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• State Policy Clearinghouse
  A two-way resource for information on state legislation and activities.
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• What's being done about Alzheimer's?
  This brochure provides an overview of the Alzheimer's Association's programs and services and is to be used for awareness-building about our organization.
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  Spanish version
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For a more in-depth description, click on a topic from the list on the left.