Let Your Voice Be Heard: National Alzheimer's Plan Public Input Session
Let your voice be heard!
Now is the time to ACT. The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter will hold a public input session to solicit views, comments and perspectives from stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s community to form the development of a successful National Alzheimer’s Plan. Southeastern Pennsylvania area residents, including those living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, representatives from federal, state and local government, the research community, health systems and longtermcare facilities are invited to come out and share their thoughts about what elements need to be addressed to help those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
When: Wednesday August 10th, 2011
6:00 pm—Registration and Light Fare
6:30—8:00 pm—Program Input Session
Where: Holy Family University, Conference Room 115, Campus Center 9801 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19114
Registration is required as seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 by August 5, 2011.
5.4 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and 294,000 live right here in the Delaware Valley. Every 69 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter is the local arm of the National organization.
For information, please call the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org.
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