Alzheimer's Association Illinois Advocacy

During the long Fourth of July weekend, and always, know we’re here for you if you need us. Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

EXCITING NEWS 🎉 Thank you to all of our advocates and bipartisan congressional champions who work every day to ensure access to FDA-approved treatments!

Breaking News: The FDA has granted approval of Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. We celebrate Kisunla’s approval as more options mean greater opportunity for more time. This is the third approval of an Alzheimer’s treatment that changes the underlying course of the disease. bit.ly/3XIyyvf

➡ Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is exceptionally demanding. We advocate to raise awareness in honor of all the family members and friends who provide care to someone living with dementia. 💜

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we acknowledge the effects that the enslavement of Black Americans still have on public health today. We're committed to pursuing health equity by ensuring all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis, access to risk reduction, and quality care.

June is Pride Month 🌈 and Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜. We stand with the LGBTQ+ community, and we encourage anyone impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementia to reach out for safe, confidential support. Call our free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Happy Father’s Day to all the one-of-a-kind fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other inspiring men who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. We fight to for you and all those affected. 💜

What are you doing to keep your brain healthy? 🧠 During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, adopt our 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain. It’s never too early or too late to start.

10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain Learn about positive, everyday actions for a healthy brain and body that can potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s and dementia.

We’re in a new era of Alzheimer’s treatment. And with more treatments in the research pipeline, we must tell Congress to keep our progress going in the 2025 fiscal year by investing an additional $318 million in Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH): p2a.co/NEhqT5b.

It’s Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness by sharing why this cause is close to your heart. The more we tell our stories, the more action we inspire.

During the long Memorial Day weekend, and always, know we’re here for you if you need us. Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Only half of those living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia are aware of their diagnosis. The Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act would improve knowledge and help primary care physicians better detect and diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Tell Congress to support the today:

Improve Dementia Education and Training Tell Congress to update our National Plan to Address Alzheimer's and dementia

THIS JUST IN: Senate Bill 3318, which expands access to newly-approved Alzheimer's treatments, passed the House UNANIMOUSLY 👏 We are grateful to advocates for making their voices heard on this bill, as well as lead sponsor Rep Mary Gill for building bipartisan support to help us achieve this victory!

Next stop: the Governor's desk 🎉

Please join us in thanking State Representative Jenn Ladisch Douglass for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Patrick Sheehan for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Sharon Chung for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

➡ Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. It is a fatal disease that robs us of those we love. This is why we advocate.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Camille Y. Lilly for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Kevin Olickal for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Amy Grant for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking Rep Gregg Johnson for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking Matt Hanson for State Rep Dist 83 for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking Sara Feigenholtz, State Senator for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, aunts, grandmothers and amazing women in our lives! As we celebrate them, we know that this day is hard for many. Our hearts are with everyone who has lost someone to this disease. 💜 We will continue working together to achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

➡ Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women. By adopting these healthy habits, we can all protect our brain health: alz.org/healthyhabits.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking State Representative Tracy Katz Muhl for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking Ann M. Williams - State Representative for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Please join us in thanking Margaret Croke - State Representative for co-sponsoring critical legislation to support Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.