Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 200 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Call us if you have questions about:
- Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options
- How the Association can help you
- Caregiving tips and respite care options
- 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.
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.
1. Click here to reach Community Resource Finder.
2. Click on Alzheimer's Association Programs and Events.
3. Select the type of service needed and enter a city & state or zip code
4. Click Search
Did you know that the Des Moines International Airport participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program? The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower acts as a prompt for people with non-visible disabilities to let others around them know that they may need a helping hand, understanding, or simply more time. Email Erica Eikren at ereikren@alz.org for a free Sunflower lanyard prior to your next trip.
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.
Publications
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. 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.
Education programs
We offer many education programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families.
1. Click here to reach Community Resource Finder.
2. Click on Alzheimer's Association Programs and Events.
3. Select the type of service needed and enter a city & state or zip code
4. Click Search
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.
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. Spanish resources.
Community Resource Finder
We maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers and transportation available in the community. Click here to learn more about Community Resource Finder.