On August 5, at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah, from 9:00AM to 11, the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington State Chapter will hold a town hall meeting to highlight—and solicit feedback on—public policy initiatives, including the National Alzheimer’s Plan, an Alzheimer’s Disease Plan for Washington State, and public policy priorities, including the National Alzheimer’s Plan, an Alzheimer’s Disease Plan for Washington State, and Voices for Better Health in Washington State , a new initiative to improve health care for “dual eligibles”, older and disabled Washingtonians who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
The town hall will include a panel reflecting the breadth and depth of the Alzheimer’s experience. Federal, state, and local elected officials and/or staff are welcome to participate. The Alzheimer’s Association’s objective is to educate the public, solicit input, and provide an opportunity for the public to interact with elected leaders. All public input will be recorded and used to inform the Association’s work in advancing public policy priorities to better meet the needs of the individuals, families, and communities they serve.
Washington State residents, including those living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, representatives from federal, state and local government as well as the research, health and long-term care communities are invited to come and share their thoughts.
To learn more about a Town Hall taking place in a community near you, CLICK HERE:http://www.alzwa.org/cms/townhalls/