The National Headquarters of the Alzheimer's Association is located in Chicago, IL.
The Alzheimer's Association works on a global, national, and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. They have local chapters throughout the nation that cater to each community.
The Alzheimer's Association delivers 20,000 education programs annually and offer online information in 17 languages. In addition to a 24/7 hotline, The Alzheimer's Association offers more than 4,500 support groups throughout the country. They also reach a global audience through utilizing online message boards.
As the largest, private non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions, and ultimately, a cure. Through their partnerships and funded projects, they have been part of every major research advancement over the past 30 years. The Association is also the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention, and care initiatives at the state and federal level. They diligently work to make Alzheimer's a national priority.
They offer a free online tool that provides individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers with step-by-step guidance and customized action plans. They also house the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, the nation's largest library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Their safety services, Comfort Zone® and MedicAlert® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®, provide location management for people with Alzheimer's who wander. In addition, their annual Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
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