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Urge Your State Legislator to Co-Sponsor and Support the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
The Uniform Law Commission created the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA) to address these jurisdictional problems. UAGPPJA establishes a uniform set of rules for determining jurisdiction, simplifying the process for determining jurisdiction among multiple states in adult guardianship cases. It also establishes a framework that allows judges in different states to communicate with each other about adult guardianship cases.
Senator Hannon (S.7464) and Assemblymember Weinstein (A.10416) have introduced legislation to enact UAGPPJA in New York. For families coping with Alzheimer's disease, the process of negotiating multiple state court systems in an effort to appoint a guardian for their family member is an emotional and costly effort. This legislation would remove jurisdictional barriers and make the process easier for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease.
We strongly support this legislation and urge you to call your legislators and:
- Ask them to become a cosponsor of S.7464 and A.10416; and
- Urge them to swiftly pass this legislation.
You can use our special Uniform Adult Guardianship call center to find your legislator's phone number and let us know how the call went, or send an email.
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National Association Launches New On Line Caregiver Center
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide caregivers with information and support, the Alzheimer's Association has launched a new online
Caregiver Center. This resource brings our caregiving information and tools together into one easy-to-navigate site featuring new and expanded information on early-, late- and middle-stage caregiving and other topics.
Click the link above to visit the site and explore. Save the site to your bookmarks for easy reference, and be sure to send it on to others you think can benefit from the resources there. The site is designed to help direct those with questions directly to resources in their own area. So, no matter if you refer a friend down the street or one on the other side of the country, the Caregiver Center will be an excellent source of information.
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National Association Launches New On Line Caregiver Center
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide caregivers with information and support, the Alzheimer's Association has launched a new online Caregiver Center. This resource brings our caregiving information and tools together into one easy-to-navigate site featuring new and expanded information on early-, late- and middle-stage caregiving and other topics.
Click the link above to visit the site and explore. Save the site to your bookmarks for easy reference, and be sure to send it on to others you think can benefit from the resources there. The site is designed to help direct those with questions directly to resources in their own area. So, no matter if you refer a friend down the street or one on the other side of the country, the Caregiver Center will be an excellent source of information.
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 Be Sure to Get Your Tickets for the June 23 Evening to End Alzheimer's We're looking forward to seeing folks on Saturday, June 23 from 6 to 10 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy. To find out more about the event or to purchase tickets, click here to visit our event website. |
Remember . . .
Team Captain and Walker Packet Pick Up Day for the Capital Region Walk is Thursday June 14
Stop by between 11:30am and 1:30 pm or between 4 and 6 pm to meet other team captains and walk participants, pick up fundraising supplies and materials, and/or register for the 2012 Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer's. Our office is located at 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 (off Washington Ave. Ext.) in Albany.
Fundraising for Northern Saratoga/Adirondack Walk Continues Until June 19!
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Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter provides education, support programs, care consultations and referrals for people with the disease and their caregivers in a 17-county region encompassing New York's Capital-Saratoga area and spanning from Columbia and Greene counties to Canada and from Fulton and Montgomery counties to Vermont. The chapter also works with the national association to raise funds to support these programs and research into treatment, prevention and a cure. Our helpline is available round the clock at 1-800-272-3900. Find us on the Web at www.alz.org/northeasternny. |
