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Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. But we can't end Alzheimer's without your help.

Some Things Come with Age

Finding yourself comes with age. Getting lost doesn't. Learn how to recognize the difference between simply getting older and the early warning signs of Alzheimer's.

Learn the Signs

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

It's important to work closely with your doctor and other members of your health care team to create the best treatment plan for you or the person in your care. If you don't have a doctor, we can help you find one.

Talk to Your Doctor

Ride to Fuel Research

Grab your bike and register for Ride to End ALZ®, a cycling event that challenges bikers of all skill levels to ride and raise funds for Alzheimer's research. Wherever you are — join us!

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Find a Support Group

We offer free in-person and virtual support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia. Get local resources and tips from a community who understands.

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Plan Your Next Steps

Whether you’re living with memory loss or caring for someone who is, ALZNavigator™, an interactive online tool, will guide you to your next steps.

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Take the Brain Tour

 Learn how Alzheimer's disease affects a person's memory and other brain functions in our interactive online tour.  

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Get Educated

Our free upcoming and on-demand ALZ Talks webinars provide education, information, news and resources on a variety of dementia and caregiving topics.

Our Efforts to End 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.

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We Provide Care and Support

The Alzheimer's Association works on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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We Accelerate Global Research

As the world's largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to advancing vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.

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We Advocate for Change

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer’s research and care initiatives at the state and federal level.

Get Involved in the Fight to End Alzheimer's
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Help Advance Alzheimer's Research

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Advocate for Public Policy Change

We Work for All Communities

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The Alzheimer's Association serves more than 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and their over 11 million caregivers.

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The Association has a presence in all 50 states through our local chapter offices.

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We partner with 30+ national and 600+ local organizations to address health inequities in underserved and underrepresented communities.

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