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The information below can help guide your choices about living day-to-day with the disease and planning for your future. Please consider getting involved with the Alzheimer's Association and our mission.


Information and support:

  • Tips and resources
    Remain active, independent and cope while living with dementia.
  • Message boards
    Connect with others in the Early-Stage Alzheimer's Forum.
  • CareFinder
    Plan ahead for your future care by using CareFinder, an online guide that gives you the right care options after you enter information about your needs.
  • Senior Housing Finder
    Learn about housing options in your area. This online database provides detailed listings of licensed assisted living and nursing homes throughout the United States that offer services especially for residents with dementia.
  • Partnering with Your Doctor
    Attend this workshop and find out how to work better with your care providers.
  • About Alzheimer's disease
    Covering basic disease information, including stages and treatments.
  • Early-Stage Resource List
    Explore books, videos and articles on early stage, handpicked by our expert Green-Field Library staff.
  • Find your local Alzheimer's Association
    Learn more about Association programs and services specifically for people in the early stages of the disease, including support groups and educational programs.

Get involved:

  • Advocate
    Urge lawmakers to increase funding for research and support.
  • Share Your Story
    Tell others what life is like living with the disease by writing a personal story.
  • Participate in Memory Walk®
    Walk with your family and friends in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
  • Join a clinical trial
    Find out how clinical trials work and why you should consider participating. Our Clinical Trials Index lists Alzheimer studies currently recruiting.

 





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