Alzheimer’s Association, Nebraska Chapter to Host Advocacy Day at State Capitol

Advocates will meet with their state elected officials at the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)  Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on March 16. During this time they will share how Alzheimer’s has impacted their lives and make strategic requests of state policymakers.

“The Alzheimer’s Association Annual Advocacy Day is one of the most powerful opportunities that we have to influence Alzheimer’s related legislation in Nebraska,” said Viv Ewing, Executive Director of the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter.

In addition to the human toll of the disease, care for Alzheimer’s – the country’s most expensive condition – costs the nation $214 billion in 2014 with projections to reach $1.2 trillion by 2050. These staggering numbers do not include unpaid care by friends and family valued at $216 billion a year or the more than $9 billion in increased healthcare costs for caregivers own health.

More information on the Advocacy Day can be found at alz.org/nebraska or by calling (402) 420-2540.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

Visit Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or call (800) 272-3900 to find out more.