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6.7 MILLION
Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly
13 MILLION.

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Navigating Treatment Options

Progress in Alzheimer's research has created promising new treatments. Learn about the different drugs so you can discuss the options with a doctor.

See Treatment Options

Plan Your Next Steps with ALZNavigator

Whether you’re living with memory loss, or you care for someone who is, answer a few questions about your situation and ALZNavigator™, an interactive online tool, will guide you to your next steps.

Build Your Action Plan

Medicare Blocks Treatment Coverage

Every FDA-approved drug is covered by Medicare, except for Alzheimer's. For people facing a fatal disease, this decision is unprecedented, unfair and must be reversed.

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Our Vision:

A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Learn About Our Efforts to End Alzheimer’s

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

Learn About Alzheimer's & Dementia

Help and Support

You are not alone. Whether you are living with Alzheimer's or caring for someone with the disease, information and resources are available. 

We're Here to Help

Get Involved With the Alzheimer's Association

Together, we are stronger! Explore the many ways to join the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Make an Impact

Advancing Alzheimer’s Research

As the world's leading nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is accelerating the field toward solutions for the global Alzheimer's crisis.

Efforts We Lead

The first survivor of Alzheimer's is out there, but we won't get there without you.

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Learn how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain.

Take the Brain Tour

Don't just hope for a cure. Help us find one. Volunteer for a
clinical trial.

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