The Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Blog

Alzheimer Advocate

A large percentage of Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management’s Clients have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease. Working so closely with those who suffer the ravages of this cruel disease and the people who care for them have touched my life in so many ways, including teaching me to live in the moment which has helped me through many of the challenges life has provided for me.

With that in mind, when I received an email from the Alzheimer’s Association asking me to join their advocacy program I just had to join. There is not much to it, but it is ever so important!

Basically to be an advocate you agree to periodically receive action alerts which are calls to action asking you to contact your state or federal elected officials regarding crucial votes and decisions being made.

Today I contacted the president-elect to let him know how important funding for Alzheimer’s Disease research…all with just the click of my mouse! It couldn’t be easier.

As an advocate I will also be receiving information updates which will help keep me abreast of issues that are important to me as someone who touches the lives of so many with the disease. Information is power!

It’s so easy to become an Alzheimer Advocate. Just email advocate@alz.org. I hope you to will join as as we try to ensure that our elected officials don’t get left out of important votes. It only takes a minute to join and even less time to contact your elected officials.

For more information about dealing with the challenges involved in providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias please feel free to speak to a geriatric care manager at Distinctive Care. We will be happy to listen to your concerns and provide you with helpful information.

We can be reached in our Ridgewood office at 201-857-5283.

Regards-

Sophia