About Us - The Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association is the premier source of information and support for the 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders. The National Organization was founded in 1980 is a non-profit organization and is the largest private supporter of Alzheimer's research.

The Western Carolina Chapter provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy in the 49 Western North Carolina counties. We also provide a variety of services including Support Groups, a Helpline, Educational Programs, Circle of Hope, and MedicAlert®+Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return®

The Alzheimer's Association is the premier national voluntary not-for-profit organization dedicated to the fight against Alzheimer's disease. There are other organizations with which the Alzheimer's Association has no relationship, but they often use the name Alzheimer's in their solicitations.

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