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Join the cause

The Alzheimer’s Association--Western and Central Washington invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and be a voice 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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Washington State 

Legislative Update: The legislative session ended April 26.  For a complete list of Bills that impact Seniors in Washington please contact Patricia Hunter at the Chapter.

Information specifically on adult day health services in Washington:

The final budget determination included funding to pay for ADH services for those who live at home (who may or may not be receiving home care hours), an elimination of transportation dollars and elimination of ADH for those living in "residential options" that include adult family homes and boarding homes.  Initially, the budget also eliminated ADH for DD folk who live at home and who receive DD waiver services.  That prohibition was stricken in the final budget.  Estimate is $7 million for the biennium, state and federal match.  

Questions? Call Patricia Hunter at (800) 848-7097 or email Patricia.hunter@alz.org.

What is an advocate?

Advocates are people with Alzheimer's and related disorders, caregivers, friends and families whose voices together are a powerful tool for change and hope of a future without Alzheimer's.  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 public policy issues and events.
• Have the opportunity to call, write, or meet with legislators about our public policy priorities.
• Help spread the word about the importance of Alzheimer's advocacy. 

Washington State advocacy

• How a bill becomes a law
• Tips for contacting your legislators
• 2008-2009 Public Policy Committee Roster
  

Federal advocacy

•  Federal update
•  National priorities

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