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Several organizations offer information for caregivers about AD. To learn more about support groups, services, research, and additional publications, you may wish to contact the following:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
301-495-3334 (fax)
Web address: www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
E-mail address: adear@nia.nih.gov
This service of the National Institute on Aging 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 and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources. Publications and videos can be ordered through the ADEAR Center or via the website.
Copyright: NIHSeniorHealth.gov developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Alzheimer’s Association
225 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
1-800-272-3900
Web address: www.alz.org
This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with AD. Chapters provide referrals to local resources and services, and sponsor support groups and educational programs. Online and print versions of publications are also available at the website.
Children of Aging Parents
P.O. Box 167
Richboro, PA 18954
1-800-227-7294
Web address: www.caps4caregivers.org
This nonprofit group provides information and materials for adult children caring for their older parents. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease also may find this information helpful.
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Web address: www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance service helping older people and their caregivers locate local support and resources for older Americans. It is funded by the Administration on Aging (AoA). The AoA’s Alzheimer’s Resource Room is located at www.aoa.gov. It has information on caregiving, working with and providing services to people with AD, and where to look for support and assistance.
