Alzheimer's Association

Our goal
5 million
Champions

So far


	1,705,356

Learn more at our action site.

We need millions to 'champion' the Alzheimer cause, one for each person living with Alzheimer's.

TAKE THE
BRAIN TOUR

Congress holds hearing on looming Alzheimer epidemic

The Senate Special Committee on Aging's hearing on Alzheimer's featured testimony from Sandra Day O'Connor and Newt Gingrich.

EDUCATION CENTER

	What is Alzheimer's Symptoms, diagnosis treatments, risk factors, stages and more.	Town Hall Meetings Early-stage individuals: Share your experiences living with dementia.


	Health information for African-Americans Better manage your heart and brain health.	CareSource Online services to help you with care planning and decision making.

Look who is a Champion too
Molly Sims, Bryant Gumbel, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Tony Plana and Kathy Mattea are just a few of the many celebrity Champions who've joined the Alzheimer cause.

See other celebrities making a difference >>

MORE WAYS TO HELP

Sign up for Memory Walk You can be a walker, sponsor a walker or form your own team. Together, we can move a nation to end Alzheimer's disease!

Shop for the Cause
Every purchase you make helps raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's.
From a Mac, access the site through Firefox.

Tell Congress to act now
It's time to make Alzheimer's a national priority. Make your voice heard.

Participate in clinical trials
Volunteer for a clinical study and become a vital link in the chain leading to new treatments.

CONFERENCES

		Public Policy Forum May 12-14, 2008 Advocates — Join us in Washington, D.C., and tell legislators why additional federal funding for Alzheimer care and research programs is urgently needed. Registration is now open >>

ICAD July 26-31, 2008
Researchers — Join more than 5,000 colleagues at the world's leading forum on dementia research.
Registration is now open >>

Dementia Care Conference August 24-27, 2008
Care professionals — Participate in educational programs tailored to address the needs and demands of your profession.
Registration is now open >>

NEW! Professional Membership Society
Join the Alzheimer's Association's new international scientific society.

save on ICAD registration
receive other valuable member benefits

Learn more >>

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