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Helpline - 1.800.883.1180The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and caregiver issues. Our support program is available to persons with dementia, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Call us if you have questions about:
You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day. Reach us at 1.800.883.1180.
Family Care ConsultationCare Consultation is a confidential, individualized service offered by the Alzheimer's Association. Assistance with problem-solving and identification of resources are available to persons with memory loss and their families. More Information on Family Care Consultation
Respite CareThe Caregivers Respite Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance and supportive counseling and resource assistance to families in order to help them obtain relief or “time out” from the heavy demands associated with primary caregiver responsibilities. When you care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, you give a gift of love, time, and energy. While caregiving is very rewarding, it may also create tension and be exhausting. Respite care is an important program for caregivers; it is essential in helping them maintain their own physical and emotional health. For more information about respite care, or to request an application, please call 973.586.4300. For additional information, click here.Support GroupsSupport groups provide a forum for family members and caregivers to share feelings, concerns and information, and for spouses to support each other in coping with the effects of the disease. More information on Support Groups
Message BoardsThe Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day. Join the Alzheimer’s Association Online Community PublicationsThe Alzheimer's Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for a listing. We also maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. To learn more about our library, call us at 973.586.4300.
NewsletterFor information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with local news, events, and classes, browse through our newsletters.
Learning InstituteThe Alzheimer's Association Learning Institute offers educational programs for healthcare professionals, community members, families, and individuals facing Alzheimer's disease. The programs range from basic introductory material to in-depth sessions. The Alzheimer's Association is the trusted source of education, information and training about Alzheimer's disease. If you are interested in attending a class or would like to bring a training program to your organization, please call 973.586.4300. Learning Institute: Family and Community Education ProgramsWe offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. Learning Institute: Professional TrainingWe offer education and training for individuals working in care settings. Many programs allow you to earn CEUs.
Bilingual ResourcesAlzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia know no boundaries. Many individuals and families in ethnic and cultural minority groups are in need of solid information about Alzheimer’s disease and health resources. In addition to these resources, remember that the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline offers assistance in up to 140 languages. Call 1.800.883.1180. MedicAlert®+Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®Alzheimer's Association MedicAlert and Safe Return® is a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If an enrollee is missing, one phone call immediately activates a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her caregiver. More about MedicAlert + Safe Return
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