Alzheimer's Association State Champion - Guilford County

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most critical public health issues in America.    The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. In the U.S., someone develops the disease every 65 seconds. While Alzheimer's places a huge burden on the health care system, with annual costs exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars, the cost is far more than financial. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. This is why we unrelentingly advocate for the rights of the Alzheimer’s and dementia community, as well as critical research funding. We advocate to change the trajectory of this disease. Public Policy volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.  Alzheimer's State Champions are advocates who engage with legislators right here in their home state of North Carolina, to focus on the issues that affect the lives of our communities in our great state.   Champions are trained on the basics of advocacy engagement, the North Carolina legislative process, and how to share your story with your elected official.  Champions schedule legislative visits and invite legislators to events in their home districts (like a Walk to End Alzheimer's, or a community education program). Additionally, they attend our State Advocacy Day in Raleigh in the spring, leading small groups in legislative meetings at the state capital to drive home our state priority asks.  Political experience is not required, and we will assign you to elected officials based on where you live and your interests.    Add your voice and move the mission forward.....A World Without Alzheimer's. For more information contact please fill out the INTEREST FORM.