Be sure to bring a family caregiver with you on the legislative visit to share his or her experiences as a caregiver and what types of help are needed. Plan your briefing carefully and keep it short. Use facts from this report to strengthen your case. Ask for specific support. Write a letter to your state legislator.
Legislators depend on input from their constituents to learn about issues.
Keep your letter brief and to the point. If you are writing about a specific bill, include the bill number. Explain why you support or oppose the bill and urge the legislator to vote accordingly. Be sure to ask the legislator to let you know what action he or she will take. Testify at a public hearing.