Join hundreds of thousands of Alzheimer’s advocates making a difference
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and affects millions of people. The Alzheimer’s Association is working toward a time when we’ll have effective treatments, preventive strategies and gold-standard care for everyone living with Alzheimer’s. Join our network of advocates and take simple actions that will help influence national policy and create widespread awareness of this devastating disease.
Why we advocate
We are the experts leading the fight to end Alzheimer’s. We know that Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most critical public health issues in America. This is why we are unrelentingly advocating for public policy issues and critical research funding. Now is the time to join us. Help persuade Congress to make Alzheimer’s disease a national priority.
The Faces of Alzheimer’s
Nearly 1200 Alzheimer’s advocates gathered on Capitol Hill in support of the legislation and critical funding needed to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
» Learn about their experiences.
In the Words of an Advocate
Brenda Bouchard talks about Alzheimer’s disease advocacy and why she uses her voice to champion the cause at the annual Advocacy Forum.
» Read her story.