The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania provides support, education, training and other resources to increase knowledge and to support those impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
We are here to help.
Education
Available in-person and online, our education programs feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer's and caregiving techniques.
This month’s Greater Pennsylvania Chapter Education Programs.
Online Education
Visit our Training and Education Center to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, healthy living and planning for the future. Examples of available courses include Know the 10 Signs, Effective Communication Strategies, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Legal and Financial Planning, and the Living with Alzheimer's series for caregivers in each stage and for people with Alzheimer's.
Support
We offer peer and professionally led support groups for caregivers and others living with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Many locations offer specialized groups for individuals with younger-onset and early stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs that meet either in person or remotely via the telephone or internet message boards.
Find a support group near you.
Additional resources and training
Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public, providing reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call us toll-free anytime day or night at 800.272.3900.
Online Community
ALZConnected is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia, including people with disease and their caregivers, friends, family members and neighbors, as well as those who have lost someone to the disease.
Community Resource Finder
A comprehensive database,
Community Resource Finder provides access to listings of local Alzheimer's resources as well as community programs and services, making it easy to search, find and access the support you need quickly.
ALZNavigator
Whether you’re living with memory loss, or you care for someone who is, answer a few questions about your situation and
ALZNavigator™, an interactive online tool, will guide you to your next steps.