Protecting Medicaid, Protecting Lives: Alzheimer’s Association Calls for Action

When the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) release a joint statement on Medicaid, it’s more than policy talk—it’s a call to action. With nearly seven million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 11 million caregivers supporting them, the stakes are high.

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Advisors, we proudly support the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission to protect vulnerable lives and ensure every family has access to the care and dignity they deserve.

Why Medicaid Matters for Alzheimer’s Families

A Lifeline for Long-Term Care

Alzheimer’s disease affects every aspect of life—memory, mobility, communication, and independence. As the condition progresses, most individuals require full-time care. Medicaid is the only federal program that consistently covers these long-term care services.

Private insurance typically stops short of providing custodial care, and Medicare only covers short-term skilled nursing. Without Medicaid, millions of families would face impossible financial and emotional choices.

Home and Community-Based Support

Beyond nursing homes, Medicaid funds home and community-based services (HCBS)—including in-home aides, adult day care, and respite care. These services allow individuals with dementia to remain in familiar surroundings longer, easing emotional strain and improving quality of life for both patients and caregivers.

The Alzheimer’s Association & AIM: Protecting Access to Care

The Alzheimer’s Association and AIM are urging Congress to ensure that Medicaid reform protects dementia-related care. Their statement calls for:

• A bipartisan commitment to preserve Medicaid access
  
  
• A sustainable, person-centered long-term care system
  
  
• Continued funding for home and community-based programs
  
  
• Policy protections for caregivers and people living with dementia
  
  

This advocacy is about more than budgets—it’s about protecting lives, families, and dignity.

What “Person-Centered Care” Really Means

“Person-centered care” isn’t a buzzword—it’s a philosophy. It focuses on adapting care to each individual’s needs, preferences, and personal story. For Alzheimer’s patients, this means treating the person, not just the disease.

When Medicaid policies prioritize person-centered care, the results are powerful: fewer hospitalizations, longer independent living, and reduced caregiver burnout.

Supporting the Caregivers Behind the Care

Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the Alzheimer’s journey. Many balance full-time jobs, children, and personal responsibilities while providing around-the-clock support. Medicaid’s role in offering respite care, caregiver education, and home assistance is essential in keeping families stable and emotionally healthy.

A National Public Health Priority

Alzheimer’s is not just a medical condition—it’s a public health challenge that will grow as America ages. Without Medicaid protections, millions could lose access to essential care services. The Alzheimer’s Association’s statement reminds lawmakers that Medicaid is a lifeline, not a luxury.

Protecting it means ensuring dignity, safety, and compassionate care for those who need it most.

How You Can Help

1. Stay Informed

Follow updates at alz.org and alzimpact.org to learn about current Alzheimer’s policy discussions and Medicaid reforms.

2. Speak Out

Call or email your local representatives. Share your personal story. Public advocacy is the most powerful way to protect funding and services for families impacted by dementia.

3. Support the Cause

Join or donate to your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter. Participate in community events like the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every action brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.

How We’re Giving Back

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Advisors LLC – The Hal Blake Team, we proudly donate a portion of every commission to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s life-changing work.

Here’s how you can help us help others:
If you know someone who’s thinking of buying or selling a home, refer them to our real estate team. They’ll receive our award-winning service—and a portion of our proceeds will go directly toward Alzheimer’s care and research.

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Together, we can create more than just successful real estate transactions—we can make a difference in people’s lives.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Their mission: to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementias by accelerating research, promoting early detection, and expanding access to quality care.

📞 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
🌐 Learn More: alz.org

About the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM)

AIM is the advocacy and policy arm of the Alzheimer’s Association, dedicated to advancing federal legislation that strengthens research, care standards, and long-term support programs like Medicaid.

🌐 Get Involved: alzimpact.org

Final Thought

Protecting Medicaid is about protecting people.
When we safeguard access to dementia care, we ensure that every American—no matter their income—can live with dignity, compassion, and hope.