The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
The Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter can help you in many ways. We offer a variety of programs and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their family and friends. These programs and services provide information, education, support, and guidance for every stage of the Alzheimer’s journey. Due to the generosity of our donors, most programs and services are free.
You can read about all of our programs and services below, but we know that sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin. Our 24/7 Helpline is the gateway to all our services and can help you determine how the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter can best assist you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us through our Helpline Online or call us at 800.272.3900 any time, day or night.
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Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages via our 24/7 Helpline. 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
- Experienced counselors
- Up-to-the-minute information
- Links to programs & services
- Ongoing guidance
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. Call 1.800.272.3900.
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E-mail help
Questions submitted online will be answered during business hours, Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. For 24-hour support, please call us at 800.272.3900
Or click here to contact us via our online form
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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 young onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.
Support group information.
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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.
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Early Stage Social Engagement Programs
Alz Meet Ups
Get out, get active and get connected! Alz Meet Ups are social events that offer a fun and comfortable way to meet up with others to enjoy art, nature, fitness, conversation and more.
Click here to find an Alz Meet Up near you, then...
- Click on Alzheimer’s Association Programs and Events
- Select Alzheimer’s Social Engagement Programs
- Enter your zip code and click the “Search” button
Publications
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for an alphabetical listing.
Many of our family care guides, brochures and booklets are available to order by mail. Please contact us at 800.272.3900 to place an order.
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Family Care Guides:
Follow the links below to download [PDF]
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.
View our Educational Programs Calendar
Medic Alert® + Safe Return®
Alzheimer's Association Medic Alert + 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 Medic Alert + Safe Return.
Local resources and referrals
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. 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: 800.272.3900
Or click here to contact us via our online form
Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch®