The Alzheimer’s Association is Here to Help
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Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 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.
Dial 800.272.3900.
Support Programs
We offer support groups, which can be found on the Education Programs page or our Community Resource Finder, a wonderful website listing a variety of Alzheimer's and dementia resources and services, searchable by location and category. See all Alzheimer's Association support groups.
In addition, our online social networking community ALZConnected® provides a safe place for people to connect with others in similar situations.
Respite Care Funding
- Funds raised through Amplify Austin are available to help offset some of the cost associated with providing respite care to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease. Must be approved by Alzheimer's Association Capital of Texas prior to providing services. We will not reimburse for services already provided.
Apply for funding or learn more.
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.
Publications
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for a list.
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 800.272.3900.
Education Programs
We offer many educational programs that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. Attend our free educational programs. Find these upcoming programs on our Education Programs page.
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. Call us at 800.272.3900 for:
- Chinese educational materials
- Korean educational materials
- Spanish educational materials
Community Resource Finder
Are you looking for resources in your area? 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. Get easy access to a comprehensive listing of Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, community programs and services.
The Community Resource Finder displays information on services not limited to, but including:
- Housing Options
- Care at Home
- Medical Services
- Services such as adult day centers, transportation and elder law attorneys
- Alzheimer’s Association programs and services
Click to learn more about Community Resource Finder.
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