Nonprofit

Alzheimer's Association - Cleveland Area & Greater East Ohio Area Chapter


  • Mission

    The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. We lead 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
    The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. We lead 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

    About Us

    *Chapter Services Include:

    24/7 HelpLine: A telephone assistance service, which provides information, literature, support services and referral to specific Association programs and/or community resources. Ÿ

    Care Management Programs: Family-centered programs that offer personalized guidance to families; helps families make informed choices as they cope with difficult issues.

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    Safe Return/MedicAlert: For those who wander, a national registry ID program to help register and identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease. Ÿ

    Support Groups: Over 60 support groups who meet regularly throughout the Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio Area, facilitated by a professional and/or

    family caregiver.

    Early Stage Support Groups: On-going groups and programs for persons diagnosed with early-stage dementia and their caregiver.

    WebSite: www.alz.org/eastohio or www.alz.org/cleveland

    Community Education: Educational programs for caregivers, professionals and the community. Each office also offers a speaker’s bureau and attends health fairs.

    *The Greater East Ohio Area Chapter includes the Akron, Canton and Youngstown communities. The Cleveland Area Chapter includes Greater Cleveland, Lorain, Lake, Geauga & Lorain counties.

    *Chapter Services Include:

    24/7 HelpLine: A telephone assistance service, which provides information, literature, support services and referral to specific Association programs and/or community resources. Ÿ

    Care Management Programs: Family-centered programs that offer personalized guidance to families; helps families make informed choices as they cope with difficult issues.

    Ÿ

    Safe Return/MedicAlert: For those who wander, a national registry ID program to help register and identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease. Ÿ

    Support Groups: Over 60 support groups who meet regularly throughout the Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio Area, facilitated by a professional and/or

    family caregiver.

    Early Stage Support Groups: On-going groups and programs for persons diagnosed with early-stage dementia and their caregiver.

    WebSite: www.alz.org/eastohio or www.alz.org/cleveland

    Community Education: Educational programs for…

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Community Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Seniors & Retirement

    Location & Contact

    • 1-800-272-3900
    • 23215 Commerce Park, Suite 300, Beachwood, Ohio, US
      Suite 300
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