VoA Foundation Newsletter
August Issue:
Celebrating Independence and the Right to Affordable, Accessible Care
Why Early Detection Matters: A Video from the VoA Foundation
Additional Alzheimer’s Resources
About the VoA Foundation
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About the VoA Foundation
We are proud to introduce the VoA Foundation, an educational initiative born from Voices of Alzheimer’s. Our organization, led by individuals living with Alzheimer's, is on a mission to transform the landscape of Alzheimer's care and understanding.
Through the VoA Foundation, we aspire to eradicate stigma, champion equality, and craft educational resources that shed light on cutting-edge innovations in care and treatment. Our vision? A world in which individuals grappling with Alzheimer's and other cognitive illnesses can embrace a life filled with well-being and joy.
Additional Alzheimer’s Resources
At the VoA Foundation, we are committed to providing valuable resources and support to those affected by Alzheimer's and other cognitive illnesses. We have compiled the best resources from leading Alzheimer’s organizations to provide the most comprehensive expertise for those living with the disease and their loved ones. Our subject areas include:
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National Wellness Month: Sustaining Care Across Every Stage
National Wellness Month reminds us that true wellness extends beyond physical health—it’s about stability, continuity, and peace of mind. For people living with Alzheimer’s, that means receiving consistent, coordinated care across every stage of the disease. It also means ensuring that caregivers have the support, communication, and trust they need to navigate a complex healthcare system without feeling alone or overwhelmed.
When care is fragmented, the consequences can be serious. A national study of more than 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries with dementia found that people whose care was least coordinated were one-third more likely to be hospitalized than those whose care was consistent and well managed. Each transition between doctors, facilities, or care plans is an opportunity to strengthen—or weaken—the network of support that sustains patients and their families.
Continuity of care ensures that no matter where someone is in their journey, their care team remains connected, informed, and focused on the whole person. It’s an essential foundation for wellness—reducing avoidable hospitalizations, improving outcomes, and giving families peace of mind. By prioritizing coordinated, person-centered care, we can turn a fragmented system into one that truly supports wellness at every step.
The Bill of Rights for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease:
The Bill of Rights for People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease, introduced by Voices of Alzheimer’s (VoA) and the VoA Foundation, outlines the fundamental rights that individuals with Alzheimer’s and related disorders are entitled to.
One of its ten rights is the right to continuity in care and continued care for non-Alzheimer's disease health issues, across all stages of the disease. During National Wellness Month, this right reminds us that wellness is not a one-time event—it’s an ongoing commitment. Every person living with Alzheimer’s deserves continuous, coordinated care that supports both their cognitive and overall health.
Resources for Sustaining Wellness and Care Continuity
We’ve compiled a list of resources dedicated to supporting individuals and caregivers in understanding and accessing resources for wellness and continuity of care.
VoA-Led Publication Charts Path to
Early Alzheimer’s Detection
A powerful step forward in the movement for early detection, a new article developed by Voices of Alzheimer’s was recently published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Titled "Early Detection in Primary Care: Implementing Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment in Primary Care to Improve Care for Older Adults," the peer-reviewed article examines the feasibility and value of early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care.
Authored by a cross-disciplinary group of more than a dozen leading experts, the article makes the case for expanding primary care’s role in the early detection of cognitive impairment and examines how recent advances have made implementation more feasible.
Why Early Detection Matters:
A Video from the VoA Foundation
During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the importance of annual cognitive screenings — a critical first step toward early diagnosis and better care.
Our new video, created in partnership with families, care partners, and clinicians, shares powerful stories about the impact of catching Alzheimer’s early. It also reminds viewers of their right to a free cognitive assessment through Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit.
Early detection brings hope, access to treatment, and more time to plan.
