Programs and Services
The Alzheimer's Association offers a toll-free, 24/7 Helpline for Alzheimer information, referrals and support in multiple languages. It can be reached by calling 800-272-3900.
Community-based Alzheimer's Association chapters provide services to families and professionals, including information and referral, support groups, care consultation, education and safety services.
MedicAlert + Safe Return is the Association's 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia that wander (wandering (dementia)) or who have a medical emergency.
The Alzheimer's Association invests in Alzheimer research through a peer-reviewed research grants program. Since 1982, the Association has committed more than $220 million to best-of-field research proposals.
The Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library is the nation's largest library dedicated to Alzheimer's disease. The library provides a wide variety of free information services to the public.
Alzheimer’s Association CareSource is an online suite of resources that help coordinate assistance, locate senior housing, receive customized care recommendations and enhance caregiving skills.
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