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Advocate for Alzheimer's Association (Miami-Dade)
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter
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100 people are interested
BECOME AN Alzheimer’s Association ADVOCATE TODAY!!
Make your voice heard!
Alzheimer’s is n the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. There are no survivors. The time to act is now.
As an advocate you will work directly with your elected officials to make sure Alzheimer’s is on the top of their agenda. Advocates will build relationships with their Members of Congress and State Representatives to educate them on this disease and the soaring costs associated with it.
Advocates will have the opportunity to
Meet and interact with their Member of Congress and their staff
Attend our annual Rally in Tally
Attend our Annual Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C.
Interact with other advocates!
Be a part of the solution!
About us:
The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. We diligently work to make Alzheimer’s a national priority.
Join Today
Please contact Jennifer Braisted at jbraisted@alz.org for any questions.
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About Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter
Location:
3333 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, US
Mission Statement
The Southeast Florida Chapter enhances efforts for researching a cure and provides support and educational services to over 200,000 Alzheimer's patients, families and caregivers in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Martin, Monroe, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Description
In 1979, Jerome H. Stone and representatives from several family support groups met with the National Institute on Aging to explore the value of a national, independent, nonprofit organization to complement federal efforts surrounding Alzheimer's disease. That meeting resulted in the April 10, 1980, formation of the Alzheimer's Association with Mr. Stone as founding president.
Today, the Association reaches millions of people affected by Alzheimer's across the globe through our national office and more than 75 local chapters. As the largest donor-supported, voluntary health organization for Alzheimer's, the Association is a catalyst for advancements in Alzheimer's research and care.
The Alzheimer's Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. We are here to help.
- We have local chapters across the nation, providing services within each community. Find a chapter near you.
- Our professionally staffed 24/7 Helpline (1.800.272.3900) offers information and advice to more than 250,000 callers each year and provides translation services in more than 170 languages.
- We run more than 4,500 support groups throughout the country and connect people across the globe through our online message boards.
- We help people find clinical trials through our free service Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch, which makes it easy to search opportunities based on personal criteria.
- We deliver 20,000 education programs annually and offer online information in 17 languages.
- We house the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, the nation's largest library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- Our safety services, Comfort Zone and MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return, provide location management for people with Alzheimer's who wander.
- Our online suite of resources, Alzheimer's Association CareSource, helps caregivers coordinate assistance from family and friends, locate senior housing, and enhance caregiving skills.
- Our annual Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
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Alzheimer's Association Miami Regional Office1475 NW 14th AvenueMiami, FL 33125
DATE POSTED
August 30, 2016
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