Alzheimer's Association

See schedule opublic awareness and education - Alzheimer's is a progressive, degenerative and ultimately fatal Disease. Too few americans understand the current and future economic impact of alzheimer's. Already more than 6 million americans are living with Alzheimer's and more than 11 million people are providing unpaid care and support. And this massive group is in need of information and resources.the Alzheimer's Association has invested in education campaigns and initiatives to increase concern about Alzheimer's Disease and awareness of the Alzheimer's Association communicating our role as leaders of the cause. Key messages include the importance of early detection, resources for people with Alzheimer's and their families, and the societal impact of the Disease. Millions of constituents participated in our programs in local communities and on-line.patient and family services - the Alzheimer's Association* provides an array of information and support services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, their families, friends and caregivers. In order to meet the diverse needs of individuals affected by Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Association programs and services are offered in person, by phone and online. In chapters throughout the country, constituents can attend education programs and support groups, receive personalized care consultation, engage in early stage programs, and enroll in support programs. In order to meet the needs of constituents who rely on the web for information and support, Alzheimer's Association offers a robust caregiver center. Within the caregiver center, families and caregivers can access Alzheimer's navigator*, an innovative tool to help caregivers and people with dementia evaluate their needs, create a customized action plan and link to information, support and local resources for individuals living with alzheimer's. Also available through the caregiver center, for individuals looking for support from others living in similar situations is alzconnected*, an on-line community that includes multiple forums for diverse audiences.through Alzheimer's Association helpline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, their families and caregivers can talk to a specialist to receive information and basic education about the Disease; and guidance for more complicated or urgent situations, with masters-level counselors who are available to constituents, any time, day or night. Additionally, calls can be handled in over 200 different languages through the use of a professional language line. The helpline receives approximately 225,000 calls and chats per year.alzheimer's Association website (www.alz.org*) receives more than 33 million visits a year. Online programs include: self-service education programs, an online community, an interactive brain tour (available in 15 languages), access to comprehensive Disease information, portals in spanish, chinese, vietnamese, japanese, and korean; a virtual library, a safety center, and a section developed specifically for people living with alzheimer's, with input from people in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease and their care partners. Through Alzheimer's Association early stage initiative, individuals in the early stages of the Disease can participate in education programs, support groups and social engagement programs. Additionally, Alzheimer's Association convenes an early stage advisory group whose members raise awareness, advocate for the cause, and provide guidance and review of programs and services.the Alzheimer's Association launched an initiative to work with health systems, long-term care facilities, and community-based dementia providers with evidence-based information and quality improvement programming to enhance how these systems provide care and support services. Unique programming opportunities include direct training to providers and video-based education through project echo. We also provide quality improvement consulting to improve detection, diagnosis, and care delivery in the health system. The programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are designed to provide education, information, support, and resources in order to help individuals with alzheimer's, their families and caregivers navigate the long and complicated journey through Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. * these are names that are trademarks to Alzheimer's Association.

See schedule oadvocacy - as Alzheimer's Disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our healthcare system, scientists are moving closer to finding better treatments that could alter the course of the Disease. The Alzheimer's Association advocates for public policies aimed at advancing research toward better therapies, detection, methods of prevention and ultimately a cure, as well as for better care and resources, and health and long-term coverage to ensure high quality cost effective care for people with Alzheimer's Disease and their families. More than 600,000 grass roots Alzheimer's Association advocates speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer's and their families, and encourage congress to increase funding for research and care. Advocacy activities also include collaborating with other organizations to improve quality care and raise awareness of key issues.

See schedule oresearch - the Alzheimer's Association is on the forefront of the Alzheimer's scientific field, globally connecting researchers in the quest to find methods of treatment, prevention and a cure. The Alzheimer's Association implements an aggressive global research and science program strategically designed to accelerate progress by fostering innovation, identifying and closing critical knowledge gaps, developing and disseminating tools, and nurturing scientific talent.the Alzheimer's Association has been a catalyst and convener for more than 40 years. Whether funding innovative grants to help further treatments and discovery, hosting the Alzheimer's Association international conference* (aaic*), the world's largest gathering of Alzheimer's researchers, or leading endeavors like the worldwide Alzheimer's Disease neuroimaging initiative (ww-adni) to accelerate advances in imaging, the Alzheimer's Association seeks to fund and advance best-in-class research and works with collaborators around the globe from all sectors to hasten this progress. * these are names that are trademarks to Alzheimer's Association.