Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Disease International

One of the greatest sources of information and a great starting point is the Alzheimer’s Association – http://alz.org. If you accidentally type alz.com instead of alz.org, it will take you to another Web site full of resources, but it is not the official Alzheimer’s Association. There is also an international organization called, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and it is the umbrella organization of all Alzheimer’s Associations in the world. They sponsor World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21st.

Until this year, I had never heard of World Alzheimer’s Day and I did not know anything about Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) until I researched World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s has not been in the forefront like cancer and this is where they need to get to. Remember how a few years ago there wasn’t much publicity about cancer either? Look where they are today. And it’s not the Amercian Cancer Society that you hear about, but the Susan G. Komen Foundation is everywhere. This is where Alzheimer’s needs to be … and no doubt, as more and more people are affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias, they will get there … and funding will follow.

However, the point of this blog is to give you a starting point. While ADI’s aim is to build and strengthen Alzheimer associations (there are currently 71) and raise awareness about dementia worldwide, the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is three-fold:

1. To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research
2. To provide and enhance care and support for all affected
3. To reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health

Their vision? A world without Alzheimer’s disease. A vision for us all!

There are many resources available and I’ll be presenting them as time goes on, but the most important thing to remember is that the Alzheimer’s Association has 24/7 help available at 1.800.272.3900. Someone who cares and understands is at the other end of that line.

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