Families provide the majority of care to chronically ill and disabled loved ones living at home.
These families know the enormity of the burden in caring for someone with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases, stroke, head injury, HIV dementia, or other cognitive impairment, and the challenge in locating appropriate assistance and services. This puts family caregivers in a unique position to act as advocates. Caregivers can educate elected officials charged with development of public policy and funding priorities. This fact sheet offers hints and tips for effective strategies for families to get involved in state or federal advocacy efforts. How Families Can Help Affect Change at the Public Policy Level Write a letter to your elected representative.