ALZHEIMER'S: RESOURCES
Here's a list of organizations that are there to help with AD
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-7633
800-272-3900
www.alz.org
This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with AD and funds research. Chapters nationwide provide referrals to local resources and services, and sponsor support groups and educational programs.
Alzheimer's Disease Education andReferral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
This service of the National Institute on Aging offers information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD. Staff members answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources.
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
This service of the Administration on Aging, funded by the Federal Government, provides information and referrals to respite care and other home and community services offered by State and Area Agencies on Aging.
See Also:
ALZHEIMER'S: CHOOSING A NURSING HOME