HelplineThe 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:
You can also call us for emotional support- as often as you need. We know that livng with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you- all day, every day. E-mail help Care consultationOur 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:
Contact us for more information: Support groupsWe offer a variety of support groups throughout our 49 counties for all idividuals and families living with Alzheimer's disease. Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. Some groups meet during the day, others at night. Visit our list below to find a group near you. 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 1.800.272.3900.
NewsletterInterested in receiving our newsletter? We provide current information on recnt science updateds, advocacy, tips for caregiving, and local nws and interests.If you are interested in receiving the Western Carolina quarterly newsletter please contact the Charlotte office at 704-532-7392. Sign up now for National e-news. Educational programsWe offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. Professional trainingWe 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 informationAlzheimer’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®+Alzheimer’s Association 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. Local resources and referralsIn response to growing numbers of missing adults with memory impairment, the state of North Carolina has passed the 'Silver' program which went into effect June 20, 2008. This alert system is similar to Amber Alert in that emergency personnel across the state will be notified through this system in the event that an adult with a mental impairment has gone missing. To learn more about the program please click here. For more information, please contact us: By phone: 1.800.272.3900 Clinical trials index |
