The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter will host an advocacy training session on Tuesday, Oct. 29 for residents throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Advocacy In Action will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Wake Forest Town Hall at 301 South Brooks Street. Those not able to attend can participate online via a webinar.
The training will touch on: current legislative priorities and grassroots advocacy efforts at both the state and federal level; volunteer opportunities as a State Champion or Congressional Team Member; how to be an effective advocate; and how to get connected to local advocacy resources.
The session is free, but registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP online at https://tinyurl.com/AdvocacyInActionOct29. For questions, contact Scott Herrick at sherrick@alz.org or by calling 336-814-3721.
“The fight against Alzheimer’s isn’t a red or blue issue; it’s both. More than five million Americans – including 170,000 North Carolina residents – are living with Alzheimer’s; the most expensive disease in the nation,” said Lisa Roberts, executive director of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter. “Our advocates play a key role in speaking up for the needs and rights for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. Their collective efforts help persuade our elected officials to increase funding for research and to advance important legislative policies. We encourage those who are interested in making an impact to join us for this training.”
Additional Facts and Figures: (http://www.alz.org/facts/)
- Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.
- Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s.
- An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease, including 170,000 North Carolina residents, are living with Alzheimer’s, a number estimated to grow to as many as 14 million by year 2050.
- More than 16 million family and friends, including 473,000 in North Carolina, provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in the United States.
- In 2018, friends and family of those with Alzheimer’s in North Carolina provided an estimated 538 million hours of unpaid care, a contribution valued at $6.8 billion.
About the Alzheimer’s Association:
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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
About the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter:
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in 51 eastern North Carolina counties. We provide a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert®. We offer opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, or the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, visitwww.alz.org/nc or call 800-272-3900. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
