Congress must do more for Alzheimer’s families

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Dear [Your Elected Official],

Over 719,700 Californians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and by 2040, that number is expected to increase by 127%, disproportionally impacting diverse populations.

By 2040, in California the number of:

Women with Alzheimer’s disease will increase by 11%
Latinos with Alzheimer’s disease will more than triple
Black/African Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will nearly triple
Asian American/Pacific Islanders with AD will more than double
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people with Alzheimer’s disease will more than double

I urge you to stand with these individuals and their families by supporting:

Increased funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health
Legislation that improves detection, diagnosis, and care planning for those with Alzheimer’s disease
Legislation that provides supportive services to family caregivers

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

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Summary

<p>California is on the front line in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease…</p> <ul> <li>More than 12% of the 6.9 million Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease live here in California.</li> <li>An estimated 1.3 million family caregivers provide over 1.8 million hours of unpaid care per year valued at over $44 billion.</li> <li>Alzheimer’s costs California businesses as much as $48.3 billion in lost productivity each year.</li> </ul> <p>Congress must do more. Tell your Members of Congress to act now.</p>

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