Usha fights to end Alzheimer’s in memory of her mother. She writes about how her journey as a volunteer and how it was the “spark” that kept her going.
Category Archives: Advocacy
Why I Volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association®
From attending the Rally in Tally to traveling to D.C. for the national forum and meetings with legislators in between, Leslie is an amazing voice in the fight to #ENDALZ. In our latest blog, she writes about why she volunteers and how others can get involved.
Alzheimer’s Wins in the 2022 Florida Legislative Session
By Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs, Florida On Monday, March 14, the white hankie dropped signaling the end of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. The 60+ day session was a whirlwind. Fortunately, Alzheimer’s initiatives were prioritized during the Session. It was an incredibly eventful Session, with many diverse pieces of legislation passing that affectContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Wins in the 2022 Florida Legislative Session”
Senator Marco Rubio Asks Federal Government to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Establish Plan
As the Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador to Sen. Rubio, she had this to say: “I am thrilled to see Sen. Rubio’s initiative. With Florida having the second highest prevalence in the nation, it is critical that something is done now. Senator Rubio has been a wonderful advocate in our work to find a cure for the disease and a voice to those who cannot speak.”