Advocacy for Alzheimer's

Mission:
Advocacy for Alzheimer's is dedicated to influencing legislation and public policy to benefit individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their families. The organization focuses on improving dementia care and services, expanding access to community-based care, enhancing the quality of care in residential settings, and increasing funding for research and public programs that serve people with dementia.

Services Provided:

• Legislative Advocacy: Advocates make calls and write to legislators to promote public policy priorities that improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer's disease.
• Policy Improvement: Efforts are directed at improving dementia care and services at both the community and residential levels.
• Access Expansion: The organization works to improve access to community-based care for individuals with dementia.
• Quality Enhancement: Advocacy initiatives aim to improve the quality of care in residential settings for people with Alzheimer's.
• Research and Funding: The organization supports expanding funding for research and public programs that serve people with dementia.

Who They Serve:

• Individuals living with Alzheimer's disease
• Families and caregivers of those affected by Alzheimer's
• The broader community impacted by dementia-related issues

Eligibility:

• No specific eligibility requirements are listed; the advocacy efforts are intended to benefit all individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Service Area:

• The advocacy work is statewide and can benefit residents of Louisa County, VA, as well as surrounding regions.

Additional Information:

Advocacy for Alzheimer's operates as part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to provide helpful and free resource information associated with aging, disabilities, and overall well-being.