What is the Alzheimer's Association?

Alzheimer's is a progressive and fatal brain disease. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, which causes memory loss. Alzheimer's disease is currently incurable. The Alzheimer's Association is one of the leading providers of support and research for Alzheimer's patients.

Voluntary Efforts

• The Alzheimer's Association is a voluntary health organization that provides education and support to Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones.

Community Outreach

• The Alzheimer's Association looks to provide information through online blogs, seminars and articles. The journal associated with the Alzheimer's Association is Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

Donations

• The Alzheimer's Association takes donations from individuals and businesses. The Alzheimer's Association hosts the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk to raise funds for Alzheimer's research.

History of the Alzheimer's Association

• The Alzheimer's Association website states "the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association was incorporated on April 10, 1980." Since that time, the Alzheimer's Association has grown into a multi-million dollar organization.

Commitment of Alzheimer's Association

• The Alzheimer's Association is committed to its goal of eliminating Alzheimer's's disease worldwide. The Alzheimer's Association has charter offices from coast to coast. The Alzheimer's Association has a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week help line to answer any questions or concerns.