Helpline





Call us toll-free at 1-866-259-0042 if you need to talk, need information or don’t know what you need.

In discussing your situation, we may be able to provide helpful information on the disease, chapter programs and community resources. We also provide written information by mail. We are able to assist with a range topics, including:

  • Alzheimer’s Association chapters in the US and abroad
  • How to get a diagnosis
  • Support groups
  • Safe Return (a national program for those who may wander)
  • Community agencies such as the Office on Aging, and Social Service and Health Departments
  • Professionals such as elderlaw attorneys, physicians and geriatric care managers
  • Legal aid services
  • Caring for the caregiver
  • Dealing with difficult behaviors
  • Research
  • Home Health Care
  • Adult day care
  • Respite care
  • Adult care residences and assisted living
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospice care
  • Autopsy

We do not recommend professionals or facilities. Each individual and family are unique and have different needs and expectations. We discuss guidelines and considerations and will provide a list and/or several possible options. We also can send you a packet of information tailored to your needs.

Our support groups assist caregivers and families with support and information from individuals who also are coping with the various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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