Record-breaking number of Alzheimer's advocates converge in our nation's capital

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. April 6, 2016 Forward this email >> 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Record-breaking number of Alzheimer's advocates converge in our nation's capital Nearly 1,200 Alzheimer's disease advocates — more than ever before — gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2016 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum. Attendees celebrated recent historic public policy victories and continued to lobby elected officials for critically needed funding for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Visit our new Advocacy Forum website to virtually experience this year's exciting event. Williams-Paisley and father honored with Alzheimer's Association Champion Award Actress and author Kimberly Williams-Paisley and her father, Gurney Williams, received the Alzheimer's Association Champion Award at the National Alzheimer's Dinner April 5 during the Advocacy Forum. Association President and CEO Harry Johns said Williams-Paisley and Williams have been true leaders in the fight against Alzheimer's and other dementias by speaking out about the primary progressive aphasia of Linda Williams, Gurney's wife and Kim's mother. Online Tools Alzheimer's Navigator Caregiver Stress Check ALZConnected Your Local Community Greater Iowa Chapter     Alzheimer's advocates, joined by Pierce, make an impact on Capitol Hill Capitol Hill was awash in purple on April 6 as the Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum culminated with Hill Day, an opportunity for advocates to meet with elected officials and advance critical legislation in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. They were joined by Emmy Award-winning actor and Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champion David Hyde Pierce, who testified at a Senate hearing about his personal experience as a caregiver. Your donations and support make a difference. More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our 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. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2016 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900 To change your email preferences click here.