Weighing in on Alzheimer’s

Here’s a chance to listen up—and speak up—about a disease that affects up to 5.4 million Americans. Alzheimer’s Association wants your thoughts, comments and suggestions at an important public forum in Los Angeles.

The forum is part of a nationwide effort to better serve those living with Alzheimer’s. Input will be used to inform the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this fall as it drafts the first ever National Alzheimer’s Plan, in accordance with the National Alzheimer’s Project Act. President Barack Obama signed the Act into law on January 4, 2011–check out his video message on the battle against Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association fights the disease and its impacts by working to end it with new research, by providing and improving care for those affected, and by promoting brain health to prevent dementia.

Be heard this Tuesday, August 23, at Alzheimer’s Association’s local office, located at 133 North Sunol Drive in East Los Angeles. The event lasts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling Joseph Herrera at (323) 900-3104. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still submit a comment for consideration here.

Posted 8/17/11