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    Alzheimer’s Association Joins National Partnership to Expand Access to Evidence-Based Caregiver Programs

    Alzheimer’s Association Joins National Partnership to Expand Access to Evidence-Based Caregiver Programs

    Collaboration expands access to proven tools and resources for families caring for individuals with dementia

    CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Association announced today a three-year partnership with Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Family Caregiver Alliance to support and expand Best Programs for Caregiving (BPC), a national initiative focused on identifying and promoting evidence-based programs for family caregivers.

    Through the partnership, which runs from 2026 through 2028, the Alzheimer’s Association will support the continued growth and visibility of BPC, helping ensure caregivers have access to trusted, high-quality resources. The collaboration aims to make it easier for families to find and access proven caregiving support. Together, partners aim to:
    • Increase awareness of helpful, proven resources available to caregivers of people living with dementia.
    • Connect families to support earlier in the caregiving journey.
    • Encourage adoption of proven models by health care and community organizations.
    “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing high-quality, evidence-based support for caregivers,” said Lauren Stratton, Ph.D., director of psychosocial research and program evaluation at the Alzheimer’s Association. “By working together, we can expand access to proven programs and ensure families navigating dementia have the resources they need.”

    “We are proud to welcome the Alzheimer’s Association as a partner in Best Programs for Caregiving,” said David Bass, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Research & Education at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. “Their leadership in dementia care and support will help strengthen the reach and impact of evidence-based programs, ensuring more caregivers can access proven tools and resources when they need them most.”

    As a partner, the Alzheimer’s Association will collaborate closely with the BPC project team to advance caregiver support efforts. This includes participating in ongoing working groups, co-authoring research on caregiving programs, increasing awareness and use of evidence-based resources, and submitting the Association’s evidence-based programs for potential inclusion into the BPC database.

    Alzheimer’s Association programs being considered for inclusion in the BPC database include: Expanding Access to Proven Support
    Best Programs for Caregiving is a free, online national directory of rigorously evaluated programs that have demonstrated positive outcomes for dementia caregivers. The platform enables users to:
    • Search for programs by ZIP code and format (in-person, online or phone-based).
    • Compare options based on outcomes such as stress reduction, care skills and well-being.
    • Access enrollment details, eligibility and cost information.
    Originally developed to help health care and community-based organizations identify and implement effective interventions, the initiative expanded in 2024 to serve caregivers directly.

    Nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. According to a 2024 Alzheimer’s Association survey, 70% of dementia caregivers say navigating care is stressful, and 66% report difficulty finding resources and support.
     

    About the Alzheimer's Association

    The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.