For More Information
To learn about support groups, services, research centers, clinical trials, and publications about AD, contact the following:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P .O . Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
800-438-4380 (toll-free)
www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers
A service of the National Institute on Aging, the ADEAR Center offers information and publications for families, caregivers, and professionals on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD . Staff members answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources . The ADEAR website offers free, online publications in English and Spanish; email alert and online Connections newsletter subscriptions; an AD clinical trials database; the AD Library database; and more .
Alzheimer’s Association
225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
800-272-3900 (toll-free)
www.alz.org
This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and funds research . Chapters nationwide provide referrals to local resources and services and sponsor support groups and educational programs .
Children of Aging Parents
P .O . Box 167
Richboro, PA 18954
800-227-7294 (toll-free)
www.caps4caregivers.org
This nonprofit group provides information, referrals, publications, and conferences for adult children caring for their older parents . Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease also may find these resources helpful.
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116 (toll-free)
www.eldercare.gov
This service of the U .S . Administration on Aging provides information and referrals to help older people and their caregivers locate local support and services .
Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
800-445-8106 (toll-free)
www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that offers support services and information for people caring for adults with AD, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive disorders .