Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
Incorporated on April 10, 1980, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association is a non-profit organization that is also known as the Alzheimer's Association. It is voluntary health organization that aims at providing care and support for those suffering from Alzheimer's. At the same time there are also people in the organization that are trying to continue research and development work in the area in order to create better cures for the disease and to prevent it. In the last 2 decades the organization has committed more than $220 million toward research projects.
Among other services that the organization provides, it has a toll free number that is available 24/7 for any kind of Alzheimer's related information that you may need. This includes referrals, support, immediate help and all this is available in multiple languages to make things easier for all people.
The organization provides support for families of patients who have this condition so that they may be able to deal with the condition in a better manner. Educating the family about the disease, ensuring that they know how to take care of the patient, making them knowledgeable about the safety aspects of dealing with the condition and more are all part of the services that this health organization undertakes.
The Alzheimer's Green-Field Library is known to be the nation's largest library that coveres Alzheimer's disease. There are also a suite of resources available at the Alzheimer's Association CareSource, an online source that helps find senior homes and provide better care as well.
Some of the events that the organization has organized thus far include the "Walk to End Alzheimer's", the "Rita Hayworth Galas" and "A Night at Sardi's". There are also many conferences that are held so that experts in the field can come together and share their experiences and research papers with others who are also trying to make a difference in the lives of the patients.
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