Our mission

To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Public contact

24/7 Information Helpline: 1.800.272.3900
www.alz.org/mnnd

Media contact

Founded

1979

Funding

The non-profit Alzheimer's Association is funded through individual contributions, foundation grants, corporate contributions, and planned gifts.

Who are we 

Nationally, approximately 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. By mid-century, 14 million will likely have Alzheimer's, unless a cure or prevention is found.

Over 116,000 people in Minnesota and North Dakota are afflicted with Alzheimer's.

In Minnesota and North Dakota, the Alzheimer's Association provides information, support, and education and training for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's. Anyone may contact us through the 24-hour Information Helpline (1-800-272-3900), the chapter Web site (www.alz.org/mnnd), or during our many educational presentations throughout the two states.

Help and Hope (Chapter Brochure) (PDF)
2009 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report
Minnesota and North Dakota statistics (PDF)

Advocacy and Research

The Alzheimer's Association supports advocacy on Alzheimer's and related memory issues before federal, state and local government. Further, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer research, and has committed more than $220 million toward research into the causes, treatment, prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease.