Raising Your Voice – A Guide to Effective Advocacy
With approximately half a million Canadians living with dementia, and hundreds of thousands more expected to develop the disease within the next generation, the need for change is clear. The Alzheimer Society believes that government has a leading role to play in ensuring better care, support for the caregivers, and a continued search for a cure.
The Alzheimer Society of Canada depends on volunteers like you to advocate for policy change that will bring more research and better care for those with dementia, their families and caregivers.
The actions of a single individual can have direct political implications.
By working to influence the programs and initiatives that directly affect people living with dementia, you are helping the Alzheimer Society improve the quality of life for everyone touched by this disease.
You can help educate government and other political parties by:
- Talking to your local MP and sharing our information and issues
- Sharing your personal experiences with dementia, either as a caregiver or as a person living with the disease
- Informing us about your concerns, and offering your suggestions for improvement.
This guide has been created to assist you in communicating with elected officials, members of the senate, the media and other relevant government committees. It will provide you with the tools you need to be an effective public advocate for dementia, as well as help you understand the Alzheimer Society's issues, and what we are working hard to achieve.
Together, we can make a difference.
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