Thursday, July 21, 2011

Alzheimer's Blog:


Would you like to help in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease?
RSVP NowDear marie,

Right now, the federal government is developing a national plan to fight Alzheimer's disease - and you can help shape it right from your own home.
On August 4th at 8pm EST, the Alzheimer's Association will host its first ever Tele-Town Hall to gather feedback from people like you across the country on what issues the government should address in its National Alzheimer's Plan. Please RSVP and, on the night of the call, you'll receive an automated call from us inviting you to join.
This is your opportunity to tell the decision-makers from Washington, D.C. what you think!
And if you just want to listen to the thoughts and opinions of others like you, that's fine too. This event is free to the public, but space is limited. Please Sign up today!
NAPA:  From Act to Action - On Jan. 4, 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) into law. Upon its signing, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius pledged to create an "aggressive and coordinated national strategy" to confront the rapidly escalating Alzheimer's crisis.

This listening session is our turn to speak up about the everyday challenges and hardships of Alzheimer's this national strategy must address – and the opportunities it must seize. How do we see NAPA changing, improving, and providing help to millions across the country? You tell the decision makers from Washington D.C. what you think. The information collected will come from individuals living with the disease, caregivers, researchers, providers and other stakeholders.

You can learn more about NAPA and our national effort by going to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=hnJOKPNmEgKHKVL&s=enLQKSMqGhIQLRMrEqE&m=lwJ5LfMTIdLRIlL. We hope you'll join us.  Together, we can make a difference to end Alzheimer's.
Sincerely,

Robert Egge
VP of Public Policy
Alzheimer's Association

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.mariefostino.blogspot.com/

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