The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.

HelpLine

The 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. Call us at (800) 272-3900 if you have questions about:

• Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options

• How the Association can help you

• Caregiving tips and respite care options

• Services available in your community and referrals

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.

If you prefer, send us a message at annie.marrs@alz.org. We check the e-mail box daily and will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

Care Consultation

Our professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:

• Assessment of needs

• Assistance with planning and problem solving

• Supportive listening

Contact us for more information:

Phone: (800) 272-3900
E-mail: mailto:annie.marrs@alz.org 

Support Groups

We offer a variety of support groups for all individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, those with early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers and others with specific needs. 
Click here for a complete listing of Support Groups.

Home Visitation Program

In some regions of our Chapter area, university students in health-related fields are trained in "Dementia Intervention Care" - a unique and creative program developed by our Chapter's program staff.  Students will  make home visits to help people with memory loss be more engaged in meaningful activity at home.  Students assist caregivers in developing strategies for memory, independence and structuring the day at home.  Visits are free of charge to family members.  If you are interested in having a trained student visit your home, or if you are with a college or university and would like more information about the Home Visitation Program, please call Ellen Phipps at (434) 973-6122 or email her at ellen.phipps@alz.org.

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Message Boards

The 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 National Alzheimer’s Association online community.

Publications

The 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 (800) 272-3900.

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e-Newsletter

If you would like to receive our Events, Advocacy and Research e-Newsletters (via email about every 3-4 weeks), click here.