Alzheimer's Association

The five million or more Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease at any given time don't do it alone. Thanks to the Alzheimer's Association there is a group available that works around the clock to help find the cause, make life easier on patients and their families, and most importantly to locate a cure.

The stated mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to wipe out the disease through research, to offer and enhance care and available support for the people impacted by it and to reduce the risks for the development of dementia. The association does this through a number of different efforts, programs and outreach efforts.

The Alzheimer's Association reaches out to people all over America through a number of local chapters. These chapters are the source for local services and assistance. The agency also provides a 24-hour helpline that is available seven days a week. The line can handle calls for information and referrals in 140 different languages.

The association also works heavily in the online community to provide information and support to patients, their families and others who seek knowledge about this condition. Beyond providing information, the agency also works to raise public awareness, raise funds for research and support programs and more.

Founded in the 1980s, the Alzheimer's Association is one of the leading organizations dedicated to researching this condition and finding a cure. In the meantime, the group also works to help ensure patients and their families do not struggle alone. With chapters all over the country, the association has dedicated more than $200 million to the cause and continues to do so.

While there is still no cure, the association's goal is to create a world where Alzheimer's doesn't exist. With continued support, this is hoped to one day be possible.