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No one should fight Alzheimer’s alone.
With your help, no one will.

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

But we can't end Alzheimer's without your help.

The Holidays and Alzheimer's

The holidays can be challenging for families living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can be happy, fulfilling occasions.

Get Tips and Ideas

Join The Longest Day® for the winter solstice as we light a path to a future without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Register and fundraise $200 by Dec. 21 to earn a festive, light-up tumbler.

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Another Dementia?

Receiving a diagnosis is life changing. You may not know what comes next or how to cope with the roller coaster of emotions. But you are not alone. Help is available. Learn what steps you can take first and how to plan for the changes ahead.

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Find a Support Group

We offer free in-person and virtual support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia. Get local resources and tips from a community who understands.

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Understand Treatment Options

Progress in Alzheimer's research has created promising new treatments. Learn about which drugs are available so you can discuss the options with a doctor.

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Take the Brain Tour

 Learn how Alzheimer's disease affects a person's memory and other brain functions in our interactive online tour.  

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Get Educated

Our free upcoming and on-demand ALZ Talks webinars provide education, information, news and resources on a variety of dementia and caregiving topics.

Our Efforts to End ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõnd All Other Dementia

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

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We Provide Care and Support

In 2023, the Alzheimer's Association provided care and support more than 6.5 million times through care consultations, support groups, education programs and more.

430 Million+

We Accelerate Global Research

The Alzheimer's Association is currently investing more than $430 million in over 1,110 active best-of-field dementia projects in 56 countries, spanning six continents.

3.8 Billion

We Advocate for Change

Advocacy by the Alzheimer's Association has increased the federal funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research to as much as $3.8 billion annually — a more than seven-fold increase in the last decade.

Get Involved in the Fight to End Alzheimer's
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Participate in an Event Near You

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Volunteer with the Association

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Don't Just Hope for a Cure

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Advocate for Public Policy Change

We Work for All Communities

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The Alzheimer's Association serves nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and their over 11 million caregivers.

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The Association has a presence in all 50 states through our local chapter offices and collaborates with tribes and tribal organizations to address dementia.

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The Association partners with 30+ national and 900+ local organizations to address health inequities in underserved and underrepresented communities.

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