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Resources for Alzheimer's Disease Care Givers
Most often, spouses and other family members provide the day-to-day care for
people with AD. As the disease gets worse, people often need more and more care.
This can be hard for caregivers and can affect their physical and mental health,
family life, job, and finances.
The Alzheimer’s Association has chapters nationwide that provide educational
programs and support groups for caregivers and family members of people with AD.
Contact information for the Alzheimer’s Association is listed at the end of this
fact sheet.
To learn about support groups, services, research centers, getting involved
in studies, and publications about AD, contact the following:
Places to find help for Alzheimer's Disease Care Givers
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.org
This service of the NIA is funded by the Federal Government. It offers
information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver
needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD. Staff
answer telephone, e-mail, and written requests and make referrals to local and
national resources.
Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-7633
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org
This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with AD.
Chapters nationwide provide referrals to local resources and services, and
sponsor support groups and educational programs. The Association also funds
research.
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
This service of the Administration on Aging is funded by the Federal Government.
It offers information about and referrals to respite care and other home and
community services offered by State and Area Agencies on Aging.
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