Advocacy isn’t a polite word we sprinkle in for good measure. For MiM, it’s the backbone. Alzheimer’s (and especially early-onset Alzheimer’s) is not just a medical condition. It’s a cultural taboo, a stigma so thick that too many families whisper instead of shout, and suffer in silence because of it.
To advocate is to break that silence. To say, this isn’t good enough — not for my husband Tim, not for the millions of families like ours. It means refusing to nod quietly while systems fail, and instead showing up with stubborn hope, clarity, and yes, a bit of irreverence.
Here’s what advocacy looks like with MiM:
Giving structure and dignity back. Routines and agency, not pity checklists. Confronting policy blind spots. When Medicare or Medicaid cuts off support, families collapse under the weight. That’s not acceptable. Erasing stigma. Talking about dementia openly — and naming early-onset Alzheimer’s — chips away at the fear and shame that isolate families. But here’s the truth: I can’t do this alone. MiM needs advocates. People willing to use their voices, their networks, and their courage to help change the narrative around dementia.
By joining, you’re not just clicking a link. You’re helping us push back against stigma, raise the volume on real solutions, and tell every family facing Alzheimer’s that they are not alone.
