As the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s is the only cause among the top 10 causes without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.

The participation and input of individuals living with the disease, their families, community leaders, health care providers and the research community will be central to creating an effective, results-driven federally coordinated strategy.

Building on the Alzheimer’s Association’s commitment to provide platforms of engagement for those directly affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the Association’s WESTERN and CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER will hold a public input session here in West Seattle Oct. 4 to listen to views and perspectives of stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s community about what a National Alzheimer’s Plan (NAPA) should include: www.alz.org/napa

The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Town Hall will be held at Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel next Tuesday, October 4, from 2 – 3:30PM.

They are holding this public input session to listen to views and perspectives of stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s community about what a National Alzheimer’s Plan should include.

The West Seattle input session is one of many taking place across the country. Recommendations and comments expressed will be collected, analyzed and presented to officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the agency responsible for creating a national plan that will address the rapidly escalating Alzheimer’s crisis and coordinate federal government efforts.

Panelists include:
 Bob Le Roy, President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Association, Western & Central Washington State Chapter
 Charlene Boyd, COO and Regional Administrator for Providence Health Services Senior Community Services
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 More to come

Providence Mt. St. Vincent is located at 4831 35th Ave s.w.