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The Alzheimer’s Association--Connecticut Chapter invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

Add your voice to ours — become an advocate today.

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Federal Action: Write Congress Now

Write Congress in support of increased funding for research and protection of vital Alzheimer's programs.


Upcoming events

Connecticut's Legislative session began on Wednesday January 7, 2009 and ended on June 3, 2009.   A special legislative session will be held to finalize a state budget for the next two years.  With the challenging fiscal environment, advocates are needed more than ever.  Join us for Memory Walk

What is an advocate?

Alzheimer advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.

As an advocate, you will:

  • Receive regular updates about current legislative and public policy issues.
  • Stay on top of policy and legislative issues through alerts and updates.
  • Make calls or write to legislators to forward public policy priorities to improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s.

Become an Advocate Today!

Connecticut advocacy

Special thank you to our Advocates this session for helping to pass into law Bill #989-An Act Concerning the Alzheimer's Respite Care Program and Bill #451-An Act Establishing a Silver Alert System.

Federal advocacy