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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 if you have questions about:
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Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options
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How the Association can help you
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Caregiving tips and respite care options
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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.
Helpline Online
Receive information and help quickly. Fill out the attached form and we will be happy to contact you as soon as possible. Click Here.
Family Connections
The family Connections program is a contiuation of our Helpline program where families can receive follow up from professionals, be connected with peer support systems, be considered for respite grant programs or even have a skilled professional meet with the family in a "Family Conference" to discuss options and potential resources for those caring for the patient with Alzheimer's disease.
Phone: 1.800.272.3900
E-mail: info@alznorcal.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.
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 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 purchase books or brochures (in bulk, 25 or more) simply indicate amounts on the order form and include a check when mailing. To borrow books and video tapes, simply complete the order form, include the indicated deposit (typically $100.00 per video) and mail to us at the address indicated. Video rentals are for one week and books are for one month.
Newsletter
The newsletter, which is available at no charge, is a publication offering the most current thinking on caregiving, research, family education, professional training, public policy, commuity resources and Alzheimer's Association services and activities.
| Editions: | Greater San Francisco Bay Area |
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| Greater Sacramento Area |
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Educational programs
We offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families.
Professional training
We offer classroom and Web-based training for healthcare supervisors and direct care workers in assisted living and nursing homes. Many programs allow you to earn CEUs.
Professional training listings.
Multilingual information
Alzheimer’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.
MedicAlert + Safe Return®
Alzheimer's Association 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.
Learn more about MedicAlert +Safe Return.
Local resources and referrals
We maintain updated information on skilled nursing faciities, residential care homes (also called assisted living), adult daycare, in-home care, legal and financial resources and medial referrals. Click here for our online list. Our staff and trained professionals can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s.
For more information, please contact us:
By phone: 1.800.272.3900
By e-mail: info@alznorcal.org
Clinical trials and Research Studies
Kathryn Grupe Research Award
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